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Dagbon: Live as brothers to preserve peace – Rawlings

“Peace will be perpetuated in Dagbon if the traditional leaders and people of Dagbon commit to the fact that they are brothers and agree to live in an atmosphere of justice, peace and harmony,” Former President Jerry John Rawlings has admonished the people of Dagbon.

Ex-President Rawlings in a Press statement extolled the efforts and dedication of President Akufo Addo, the eminent chiefs and all who in diverse ways worked towards the peace of Dagbon.

He added:”I pray the government and the security agencies will continue to work in tandem with the new Overlord and the people of Dagbon to ensure and maintain lasting peace and security. I wish Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama many years of wise and strong leadership and pray that peace and justice will prevail in Dagbon.”

A grand durbar was held in Yendi on Friday, January, 25, 2019 to outdoor the new Overlord.

President Akufo Addo, traditional rulers, religious groups, civil society organizations, representatives of political and social groups were in attendance.

This follows the successful completion of the traditional processes after the Ya-Naa’s selection on Friday, January 18, 2019 by the kingmakers.

A protracted chieftaincy dispute left the skin vacant since 2002.

Yo-Naa Abubakari Mahama ll then the Savelugu Naa was among four persons whose names came up as possible successors of the late Ya-Naa whose funerals have all been performed.

His nomination is in line with the customs and traditions in respect of succession to the Kingship of Dagbon.

PRESIDENT RAWLINGS’ MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YAA NAA AND PEOPLE OF DAGBON

On the occasion of the outdooring of Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama as the new King of Dagbon I wish to congratulate the King and people of Dagbon for this historic achievement.

The people of Dagbon have gone through a difficult and painful period since 2002 and it is a sign of great maturity, tact and patience that the process of the burial ceremonies of the Yaa Naa and the investiture of the new Overlord have progressed in relative peace.

I also commend the committee of eminent chiefs namely the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa Sulemana Jakpa I and Nayiri, Naa Bohogu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga for their painstaking efforts in bringing about this welcome development.

Peace will be perpetuated in Dagbon if the traditional leaders and people of Dagbon commit to the fact that they are brothers and agree to live in an atmosphere of justice, peace and harmony.

Too many years have been wasted in a state of suspended conflict due to the lack of justice. It is now time to dedicate yourselves to peace and development, mindful of the complexity of your history.

Let me also commend President Akufo Addo for his dedication to the work of the eminent chiefs and all who in diverse ways worked towards today’s climactic event.

I pray the government and the security agencies will continue to work in tandem with the new Overlord and the people of Dagbon to ensure and maintain lasting peace and security.

I wish Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama many years of wise and strong leadership and pray that peace and justice will prevail in Dagbon.

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