Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday commended the Dagbon Traditional Council for upholding the Peace Accord following the death of Ya-Na Abukari II.
Nana Akufo-Addo made the remarks after visiting the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to express his condolences to the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II, chiefs, elders and the people of Dagbon.
He said he was encouraged by the decision of the Regent and senior traditional leaders to maintain the Peace Accord, which provides for the selection of a successor to the late Ya-Na through the principle of rotation between the Abudu and Andani royal families.
According to him, maintaining peace in Dagbon is vital not only to the traditional area but also to the stability and development of northern Ghana and the country as a whole.
He also paid tribute to the late Ya-Na, whom he described as a friend, and praised his reign for bringing peace and development to Dagbon.
“I am strongly encouraged by the decision of the Regent and senior traditional figures of Dagbon to uphold the Peace Accord, which has enshrined the time-tested traditions of Dagbon in selecting, through the principle of rotation, a worthy successor to Ya-Na Abukari II. The peace of Dagbon is important not only to the people of Dagbon, but also to the peace, stability and development of the entire Northern sector and Ghana as a whole.” he said.
Ya-Na Abukari II died in July 2026, after which Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II was installed as Regent in accordance with Dagbon customs. Enditem
