Ya-Na Abukari II
Ya-Na Abukari II is the Overlord of Dagbon, a traditional authority in northern Ghana, known for advocating the preservation of cultural heritage and the representation of his people's identity. Recently, he appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to rename the Tamale airport after Naa Gbewaa, the founder of Mole-Dagbon, emphasizing the need for consultation with traditional rulers in matters affecting their community.
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Ya-Na Abukari II was enskinned as a new king following the resolution of the Dagbon chieftaincy conflict.
Otumfuo's commemorative gold coin presented to Commonwealth in London
Ghana· 2025-10-24
Ya-Na Abukari II is the Overlord of Dagbon, whose directives were allegedly defied by Ing. Yamoah.
VRA/NEDCo staff withdraw services over assault, vehicle seizure by irate youth in TamaleGhana· 2025-07-31
Ya-Na Abukari II has banned this year’s Fire Festival celebration in the Tamale Metropolis due to security concerns.
Ya-Na bans Fire Festival celebration in TamaleGhana· 2025-07-04
Ya-Na Abukari II has appointed Alhassan Mahama as the new Paramount Chief of the Mion Traditional Area.
Ya-Na appoints retired agric officer as new Mion LanaGhana· 2025-06-11
Ya-Na Abukari II commended the minister for his visit and reiterated his commitment to collaborating with the ministry to ensure peace and stability in the area.
Interior Ministry beefs up security in conflict-prone areasGhana· 2025-05-23
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, has offered words of encouragement to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia after his electoral defeat.
Ya-Na encourages Bawumia after election Defeat: 'You lost a battle, not the war'Ghana· 2025-05-08
Ya-Na Abukari II has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to rename the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale after Naa Gbewaa.
Rename Tamale airport after Naa Gbewaa - Ya-Na appeals to President MahamaGhana· 2025-03-24
