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General News of Monday, January 21, 2019
Source: Graphic.com.gh
2019-01-21
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The Committee of Eminent Leaders chaired by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II congratulated Yo Na Alhaji Abukari Mahama on his recent appointment as the new Yaa Naa of Dagbon.
On Friday, kola nuts and pieces of straw were offered a symbol of triumph and authority as Yaa Naa – lord of Dagbon.
It was after the four king makers, including the Kuga-Naa, Abdulai Adam; and Gushie Naa had consulted the oracles to guide them in choosing the right candidate for the Namship.
Naa Mahama, who, until her selection, was the head of the Andani family, succeeded her late nephew, Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II, who died in March 2002 in Yendi.
His appointment is in keeping with the customs and traditions of succession to the Dagbon Kingship.
This is also consistent with the 1930 Dagbon Constitution and a December 1986 Supreme Court ruling that only the occupants of the Mion, Karaga and Savelugu grading skins are eligible to challenge the Dagbon Kingship.
In a statement issued on January 19, prominent leaders expressed their gratitude to the royal families Abudu and Andani for their understanding and cooperation at the funeral of Na-Mahamudu Abdulai IV and Na Yakubu Andani II.
The Committee also badured both families that once all the customs and traditions related to the new Yaa Naa had been completed, continued commitments would be made to resolve all outstanding issues relating to the funeral of the Dagbon princes and elders and to both regents of Na Mahamadu Abdulai IV and Na Yakubu Andani II and other regents.
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