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The ruler of Dagbon Traditional Area has enthusiastically praised and applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for overseeing the restoration and upkeep of the much-needed peace in Dagbon.
As part of a planned two-day trip to the Northern, North East, and Savanna regions, President Akufo-Addo visited the Yaa Naa at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, October 15, 2024.
The ruler of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Andani II, expressed Dagbon’s appreciation to the President for swiftly yet diplomatically ending the long-running Dagbon conflict that had so far taken many lives. He also said that his name will live on in Dagbon and the nation’s history forever.
“Your decisive leadership in ending the protracted mediation process between Abudu and Andani families through the esteemed committee of eminent Chiefs which included His Majesty the Nayiri, His Majesty the Yagbonwura and His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is the masterstroke that paved the way for the performance of the funerals of our two deceased Yaa Naa.”
He also praised President Akufo-Addo’s ongoing assistance in ensuring the new Yaa Naa is installed and his ongoing direction in keeping Dagbon peaceful.
He went on to say that the customary gift of a bull and a hundred yam tubers is a material representation of the great regard and dignity that “I hold for you as friend and benefactor.”
The appointment of the first Finance Minister from the North was particularly noteworthy and showed President Akufo-Addo’s recognition of their potential commitment to inclusive leadership. He was also appreciative of the appointment of important individuals from the region to various leadership positions within the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.
“May your legacy continue to inspire generations to come, and you will be cherished as a true statesman and champion of peace and security,” he added.
President Akufo-Addo, on his part, said, “the settlement that has seen you preside over the reconciliation of Dagbon and the restoration of the peace and stability of this great kingdom. And I want to congratulate you, on the success of your reign as Yaa-Naa of Dagbon.”
He added that, “the Dagbon case is a great example to all the traditional institutions of our country, that when people work together, they can get positive results, and in you, we have an example of what a wise, sagacious forward looking Chief can do for his people.”
“As I get ready to step down in three months times, it is right for me to go around and thank the people of Ghana for the confidence, the support that they have given to me and to come and say goodbye to you and the people of Dagbon.”
He also thanked Dagbon for the support and encouragement over these last eight years and appreciated the work done together to ensure the peace, the stability and the progress of Dagbon.
President Akufo-Addo also rallied the support of Dagbon for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, saying, “he is not just a worthy son, but a competent, knowledgeable and above all an honest man whom I believe is the person that can continue the work that I have begun.”
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
