Nation mourns Ya-Na Abukari II

Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari II was born in 1939 into the Dagbon royal family at Mion to Mahama II, who reigned as Ya-Na from 1938 until February 6, 1948.

On March 27, 2002, Dagbon was thrown into shock following the gruesome murder of Ya-Na Yakubu Andani II, who had ascended the Dagbon Skin in 1974.

Legacy During his reign, Ya-Na Abukari II was widely respected for promoting peace, reconciliation and unity among the people of Dagbon.