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Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, the Overlord of Dagbon, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president, for his tenacious efforts to promote religious tolerance in Ghana between Muslims and Christians.
The vice president has received praise for his tolerance of different religions and for his strong ties to the Christian community.
Prior to the Vice President’s working tour of the north, Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama II welcomed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on Sunday. The Ya-Naa emphasized a number of the Vice President’s leadership qualities, including his religious tolerance, which the Ya-Naa claimed has promoted harmony in the nation.
“Your quest to harmonize the religious diversity of our country is commendable,” the Ya-Naa said.
“As a Muslim, you hold on to your faith at all times while you find it no harm to be amongst Christians and this speaks loudly about nothing, but, the necessity of peace and tolerance amongst ourselves even when we disagree with each other,” the Ya-Naa stated.
The Vice President has received high acclaim from the Ya-Naa for his abilities, diligence, tolerance, humility, and extraordinary support of President Akufo-Addo in building up the north and the country as a whole since taking on the position of Vice President.
The Overlord of Dagbon observed, “Since assuming the second-most significant political position in Ghana, you have displayed sterling performance with your sacrifice and hard labor that has accomplished so much for mother Ghana.”
“Our region’s first interchange has been built thanks to your efforts.
You made a promise, and as would be expected of you, you kept it.
“Under you as Vice President, you have also supported the President to make our region and all other four regions in our part of the country benefit from the national cake, through social interventions. Today, we can boast of countless infrastructure from roads , markets, factories, hospitals, schools, water and sanitation projects among others. All these were achieved through the Northern Development Authority, which you were instrumental in its formulation,” the Ya-Naa noted.
He continued: “Remarkably you have discharged and keep discharging your duties with great tolerance even when your opponents come after you and this proves your competence and how focused you are.
“Your exceptional humility is worth emulating and makes us proud of you. You have not departed from the training your elders gave you,” the Yaa-Naa added.
The King of Dagbon also acknowledged the wind of peace blowing through Dagbon, and in expressing his delight, he lauded President Akufo-Addo for his role towards the peace process, and to the Vice President, for his contributions.
“Mr Vice President, your achievements cannot be mentioned without outlining your zealous contribution to couple the efforts of the President to resolve the protracted Dagbon crisis. Today, we have peace in Dagbon as we expected and we owe it an obligation to appreciate your efforts in realising this feet. Dagbon is grateful to you.”
