The Parliamentary Service has announced with deep sorrow the passing of His Royal Majesty, Yaa‑Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom and President of the Northern Regional House of Chiefs. He died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
In a statement issued from Parliament House, Accra, the Service extended condolences to the Gbewa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family, and the people of Dagbon. The release described the late King as a unifying figure whose reign restored peace and cohesion to Dagbon after years of division.
Yaa‑Naa Abukari II ascended the Yendi skin on January 18, 2019, and was widely credited with strengthening Ghana’s chieftaincy institutions while contributing to national development. His leadership, the statement noted, was marked by dignity, reconciliation, and a commitment to progress.
“Parliament joins the nation in mourning this great loss,” the Service declared, adding prayers for his soul to rest in perfect peace. The message was signed by David Sebastian Damoah, Director of Media Relations.
The passing of Yaa‑Naa Abukari II is being observed as a moment of national grief, underscoring the enduring role of traditional leadership in Ghana’s governance and cultural heritage.
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