Government will support Dagbon in Ya-Na’s final funeral rites – Mahama

I wish to assure you, the chiefs and people of Dagbon, that government is standing in full solidarity with you during this period of mourning, and we shall work closely with the Dagbon Traditional Council to ensure that the appropriate state courtesies and support are extended as preparations are made for the final funeral rites," the President said.

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the Dagbon Traditional Council of the government's full support as preparations begin for the final funeral rites of the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II.

Expressing his condolences, President Mahama said the government would stand firmly with the chiefs and people of Dagbon throughout the mourning period and ensure that the late Ya-Na is accorded the appropriate state honours.