Everything is ready for the seeding of Yaa Naa tomorrow

work is underway on the Gbewaa temporal palace in Yendi in anticipation of the coronation of the new Yaa Naa

Yendi, the traditional seat of Dagbon State (Namship), is preparing for the seeding of the Yaa Naa-elected, Abukari Mahama, to the skin of "Yani" as suzerain of Dagbon, January 25, 2019.

The last time such a show took place was in the middle of the year 1974, when the late Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II had reached the skin in Yendi.

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, special guest of honor, will attend the coronation, which will mark a time in the history of Dagbon, while the president of the National House of Chiefs and Agbogbomefia of the 39, State of Asogli in the Volta The region, Togbe Afede XIV, will be the president.

Members of the Committee of Eminent Leaders who developed the road map for peace in Dagbon will also be present.

It is the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who chairs the committee; the supreme chief of the Mamprugu traditional region, the Nayiri, Naa Bohagu Abdulai Sheriga Mahama, and the supreme chief of the traditional region of Gonja, the Yagbonwuura, Tuntumba Boresa II.

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There is already an atmosphere expected in Yendi, where people discuss the defining event of his time.

Even if people are going about their normal activities, security remains strict.

Gbewaa Palace

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Preparations are underway at the Gbewaa temporary palace, where the bagging process will begin on Friday.

The palace is currently undergoing a facelift.

The activities of the investiture will then be transferred to Jubilee Park, Yendi High School.

According to Alhaji Alhbadan Issahaku, Director General of the Northern Coordinating Council, everything was in order and the sites would be ready for the ceremonies of tomorrow

Some residents who spoke with the Daily Graphic expressed the hope that the silting would proceed in such a way as to pave the way for the development of the region.

Excitation

"I am excited about the whole process as it is the first time I witnessed the burial and ensign procedures of a Yaa Naa," said Issah Mumun, 23. years, a trader, adding, "I pray that after the investiture, the way will be free for the rapid development of Yendi in particular and Dagbon. "

Hajia Sanatu Ziblim, aka Wuriche, expressed surprise at the sudden haste to fix faulty street lights in some parts of the municipality while the population had been living in the dark for some time.

"I know we're going to be getting a lot of visitors this week, but do we still have to wait for a big event like this to happen before we live up to our responsibilities?" He said. she questioned.

Movement

Today, the Yaa Naa-elect should leave Zohe, where he spent a few days of royal grooming, to get to the residence of Mba Dugu (guard) en route to Gbewaa Palace, where he will spend the night before. his enskinment tomorrow.

security

According to the Northern Region Public Relations Officer, Deputy Police Superintendent (DSP), Mr. Mohammed Yussif Tanko, security had been strengthened in Yendi.

As part of the security measures, he said, roadblocks would be set up at the viewpoints to allow searches of vehicles entering the city.

Mr. Salifu Saeed, Northern Regional Minister (arrow), during an inspection visit of the Gbewaa Provisional Palace in Yendi

On curfew in effect in the municipality and its environs, the PRO explained that the 18 hours curfew would be in effect until 6 am, except for dignitaries and guests at the enskinment ceremony.

The curfew, which was initially from 5 pm The Ministry of the Interior imposed on the region on Friday, January 18, 2019 at 7 am in order to avoid any possible disruption during and after the choice of the new Yaa Naa.

Support

In his message of congratulations to the Yaa Naa-elected last weekend, the Committee of Eminent Leaders has declared itself ready to help the new Lord Overlord ensure lasting harmony in Dagbon.

In a statement, the committee pledged to engage the Yaa Naa to resolve all outstanding issues relating to the funeral of the princes and elders of Dagbon and the bagging of regents for Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abdulai IV and Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II, including other regents. .

"We call on all Dagombas, especially Abudus and Andanis, to grant recognition and obedience to the new Yaa Naa as we chart a new path for lasting peace in Dagbon," the statement said.

Context

On November 16, 2018, the Committee of Eminent Chiefs declared that it would end the decade-old Dagbon conflict between the Abudu and Andani royal families by presenting a document on the road map for peace in the kingdom. trouble. to President Akufo -Addo at the Jubilee House in Accra.

The committee was set up by former President John Kufuor in 2002 to find a lasting solution to the protracted dispute between the Gabonese leaders after the murder of Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II in Yendi in March 2002.