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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has praised the Dagbon Traditional Council for its commitment to maintaining the Peace Accord following the death of Ya-Na Abukari II.
Nana Akufo-Addo made the remarks on Saturday, August 29, 2026, when he visited the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to extend his condolences to the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II, as well as chiefs, elders and the people of Dagbon.
The former President said he was particularly encouraged by the decision of the Regent and senior traditional leaders to preserve the Peace Accord, which provides for the selection of a successor to the late Ya-Na based on the rotational principle between the Abudu and Andani royal families.
He stressed that sustaining peace in Dagbon was crucial not only for the traditional area but also for the stability, peace and development of northern Ghana and the country at large.
Nana Akufo-Addo also paid tribute to the late Ya-Na, whom he described as a friend, commending his reign for contributing significantly to peace and development in 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,” .
Nana Akufo Addo
He added that the peace of Dagbon was essential to the wellbeing of its people and had wider implications for the Northern sector and Ghana as a whole.
Ya-Na Abukari II died in July 2026. Following his death, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II was installed as Regent in accordance with Dagbon customs.
