PNC & CPP Condemn Attack On Ya-Na's Palace

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) and People’s National Convention (PNC) have added their voices to the numerous calls on Government to thoroughly investigate without prejudice, the events that led to the death and maiming of innocent citizens in Yendi. The CPP condemned the attack on the palace of the Paramount Chief of the Dagbon Traditional Area, which led to the gruesome murder of Ya-Na Yakubu Andani.

According to the CPP, government’s investigations must be geared towards establishing the root causes and identifying the culprits, who should be made to face the full rigours of the law. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Nii Noi Dowouna, the CPP says the irreparable losses are bound to leave permanent scars in the royal dynasty of Dagbon and in the minds of the bereaved families. The party however is gratified by the news that the elders of Dagbon have pledged their total support to the government fact-finding team in their work to assist in bringing peace and tranquillity to the area. The party extended its heartfelt condolences to the people of Yendi and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

The Leader of the PNC, Dr Edward Mahama for his part, expressed his deepest regret at the conflict at Yendi, which led to the assassination of the Ya-Na Yakubu Andani II. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, Dr Mahama conveyed his personal condolences and that of the PNC to the people of Dagbon, particularly, the immediate family of those who lost their lives in the clashes. He called on the people of Dagbon both at home and elsewhere to let reason control the urge of revenge.

Dr. Mahama urged government not to only investigate the remote causes of the conflict, but also ensure that it backs its words with action to arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in the conflict.