New Dagbon regent vows to preserve peace and uphold rotational succession
The new Regent of Dagbon, His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, has pledged to preserve the kingdom’s hard-won peace and uphold the rotational chieftaincy succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates, declaring that he would not undo the legacy of his late father. Delivering his maiden address at the Gbewaa Palace on Friday, […]
His Royal Highness Kampakuya Naa Yakubu II, the newly appointed Regent of Dagbon, has vowed to maintain the kingdom’s peace and uphold the rotational succession arrangement between the Andani and Abudu gates. Speaking at the Gbewaa Palace on July 31, the regent affirmed his commitment to safeguarding unity and stability following the passing of his late father, King Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari II.
Describing his father as a builder of peace, the regent quoted his predecessor, stating, "I love those who build bridges of peace, but I do not like those who destroy the peace." He reaffirmed his dedication to the peace agreement that ended years of conflict, emphasizing the value of unity over partisan victory. Reflecting on his father's reign, Naa Yakubu II highlighted his father's decision to enskin more Abudu chiefs than Andani chiefs, stating it was an act of statesmanship prioritizing the kingdom’s peace over gate advantage.
He assured the people of Dagbon that the process to ensure the next Yaa Naa is chosen will be transparent and adhere to tradition and the peace agreement. The regent cautioned against using the transition period to sow discord or advance gate interests at the expense of Dagbon’s interests. Naa Yakubu II also pledged to continue his father's development agenda, including the construction of a new palace, implementing the Dagbon Ten-Year Development Plan, establishing the University for Development Studies (UDS) Yendi Campus, and maintaining agricultural and energy partnerships.
The regency will oversee Dagbon's affairs until a new Yaa Naa is enskinned according to the rotational succession agreement.
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