Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu Abukari has officially been installed and publicly presented as the Regent of Dagbon following the passing of the Overlord, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, on July 11, 2026.

The ceremony was held at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, the traditional seat of the Dagbon Kingdom, where traditional leaders, government officials, mourners and residents gathered to witness the significant occasion.

In his new role, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu Abukari will lead the Dagbon Kingdom until the completion of the final funeral rites of the late Ya-Na and the selection of a successor in line with Dagbon’s customs and traditions.

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His installation marks an important stage in the kingdom’s succession process, paving the way for the funeral rites of the late Overlord and the eventual selection and enskinment of a new Ya-Na.

The event attracted several high-profile personalities, including President John Dramani Mahama, former Vice President and 2028 NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and musician Hajia4Reall, among other distinguished guests.

Before the public ceremony, traditional authorities performed a series of customary rites behind closed doors as part of the Regent’s installation process.

As part of the enskinment rites, the National Chief Imam led Islamic prayers in honour of the late Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.

Check out the pictures from the ceremony below:(Photo Credit: GTV Ghana)







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