Parliament mourns Yaa-Naa Mahama Abukari II, commends his legacy of reconciliation

“On behalf of the people of Ghana, Parliament extends its deepest condolences to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family, and the entire people of Dagbon in this moment of profound national loss,” the statement said.

In a statement signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament extended its deepest condolences to the Gbewaa Palace, the Dagbon Traditional Council, the royal family and the people of Dagbon following the King’s passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Parliament noted that Yaa-Naa Abukari II ascended the Yendi skin on January 18, 2019, following the historic peace process that brought an end to years of conflict between the Abudu and Andani royal gates over the Dagbon traditional leadership.