Haruna Iddrisu mourns Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, highlights legacy of unity and rotational succession

In a statement released on July 13, 2026, Iddrisu described the passing as a significant loss for the Dagbon Kingdom and Ghana. The death of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II was officially announced on the same day by Kuga Naa Adam Abdulai II, Head of the Kingmakers, following customary rites at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. Iddrisu paid tribute to the late monarch, acknowledging the historical foundations of the Dagbon Kingdom and commending Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II for fostering unity and peace within the region.

He specifically highlighted the late King's achievement in restoring and implementing the rotational succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu royal gates, calling it his greatest legacy. Iddrisu views the King's death as both a moment of grief and an opportunity to consolidate the progress made in promoting stability within the kingdom, anticipating a continued progressive rotation of leadership between the two gates.