Eldest son of late Ya-Na enskinned as Dagbon Regent – Mahama urges calm in selection of new Overlord

The Dagbon Kingdom, on Friday, July 31, entered a new phase in its customary succession process with the enskinment of Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, the eldest son of the late Ya-Na Abukari II, as Regent to administer the affairs of the kingdom pending the selection and enskinment of a new Overlord.

The Regent is expected to work closely with the kingmakers and the Dagbon Traditional Council to supervise the final funeral arrangements for the late monarch, preserve peace and stability, and ensure the smooth administration of the kingdom until a successor is chosen through the established rotational chieftaincy system.

Addressing the gathering, President Mahama paid glowing tribute to the late Ya-Na Abukari II, describing him as a statesman whose reign restored harmony and advanced development within the kingdom.