President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, to maintain peace and cohesion within the traditional area and advance the accomplishments of the late Ya-Naa Abukari II.
This appeal was made during an official courtesy visit by the Regent and his delegation to the Presidency, during which they conveyed gratitude for the government’s assistance throughout the late Ya-Naa’s medical condition and funeral proceedings.
President Mahama characterized peace in Dagbon as invaluable and implored traditional leaders to preserve it through their communications, choices, and interactions with their constituents.
“The peace of Dagbon is invaluable, and we must preserve it through our communications, our choices and our conduct toward one another,” he stated.
He encouraged the Regent to persist in consulting with families and communities to reinforce cohesion and address disagreements via constructive dialogue.
President Mahama additionally conveyed his sympathies to the Regent regarding the passing of his father, affirming that comprehensive measures had been undertaken to obtain medical care for the late Ya-Naa, including facilitating his medical treatment in South Africa.
He emphasized that the late traditional ruler’s contributions to Dagbon and Ghana ought to be recognized by maintaining his accomplishments and reinforcing the cohesion he championed.
The delegation further expressed appreciation to the President for his attendance at the late Ya-Naa’s seven-day Islamic funeral ceremony and his involvement in the installation of the new Regent.
President Mahama acknowledged the Regent’s dedication to perpetuating his father’s endeavors, characterizing the late Ya-Naa as a unifying figure whose accomplishments should motivate continued initiatives to bring communities together.
He noted that the Regent’s installation demonstrated the existing peace in Dagbon; however, he emphasized that his new responsibilities would necessitate discernment, forbearance, deliberation, and impartiality.
The President reaffirmed the government’s regard for Dagbon’s customs, practices and traditional institutions, emphasizing that traditional authorities must be permitted to execute their functions with honor.
He further provided assurance to the Regent that Dagbon would obtain an equitable allocation of development initiatives throughout his tenure.
“During my presidency, Dagbon shall be guaranteed its proportionate share of development projects that my administration is capable of executing,” he stated.
