Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, Overlord of Dagbon, dies after seven-year reign
via GhanaWeb1 min read
Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom, has died after serving on the throne for seven years. He became the 41st Yaa Naa in January 2019 following the successful implementation of the Dagbon Peace Roadmap, which ended a protracted chieftaincy conflict. Born into the Dagbon royal family at Mion, he was the son of Yaa Naa Mahama II. Before ascending the Dagbon throne, he served as the chief of Kpunkpono and later Savelugu. His significant achievements include restoring peace to Dagbon, reuniting the Abudu and Andani royal gates, and ushering in a period of stability. He launched the Dagbon Development Fund in 2021 to mobilize resources for socio-economic advancement and initiated a review of the Dagbon Constitution in 2020. On March 4, 2023, he cut the sod for the reconstruction of the Gbewaa Palace. Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II is remembered for promoting peace, unity, and development, leaving a legacy that transformed the Dagbon Kingdom.
Free daily or weekly digest of the most important stories from across 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by GhanaWeb.
Must ReadDennis Miracles Aboagye, a communications team member of the New Patriotic Party NPP, is currently under investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office EOCO. The investigation and his arrest are linked to alleged misappropriation, misapplication, diversion, and theft of public funds totaling approximately GH垄55 million. These allegations stem from his tenure as the former Executive Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation IMCCoD.
Must ReadThe Community Focus Foundation Ghana CFF-Ghana has urged the government to conduct an independent and transparent investigation into the export of approximately 320 kilograms of methamphetamine from Ghana to Australia. The drugs were reportedly concealed in charcoal, and the call for an investigation follows the arrest of the alleged ringleader of the drug trafficking syndicate. CFF-Ghana stated that this incident has brought Ghana under international scrutiny and could damage its reputation. The organization recommended strengthening anti-narcotics surveillance at Ghana's ports, airports, and land borders through modern detection technologies, improved intelligence sharing, and enhanced institutional accountability. CFF-Ghana also called for any officials from security services, customs administration, port authorities, or other state institutions found to be involved to face the full force of the law, regardless of their rank or political affiliation. The Foundation reiterated its dedication to transparency, accountability, and stronger governance in combating drug trafficking.
Must ReadFelicia Adjei, Member of Parliament for Kintampo South and a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, has completed a five-day working visit to Libya. The purpose of her visit was to engage with Libyan authorities and gather information regarding the challenges faced by Ghanaian irregular migrants, particularly those from the Bono East and Bono Regions. These migrants often use dangerous routes in search of employment and better economic opportunities. During her visit, Adjei met with members of the Ghanaian community who shared experiences of unemployment, lack of legal documentation, poor working conditions, exploitation, limited healthcare access, and the constant threat of arrest and detention. Migrants reported physical abuse, human trafficking, extortion, and forced labor, urging others not to take illegal routes without proper documents. Libya serves as both a destination and transit country for migrants from Ghana and other sub-Saharan African nations, with many attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. These journeys are often perilous, involving smugglers and exposing migrants to dehydration, hunger, violence, and abandonment. International organizations have documented severe human rights violations against migrants in Libya. The International Organization for Migration assisted 1,597 Ghanaian migrants in returning from Libya in 2024, and over 8,000 have received voluntary return support since 2017. Adjei held discussions with senior Libyan officials, includ