{
  "id": 15738519,
  "title": "Dagbon Regent pledges to sustain late father’s peace and reconciliation efforts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dagbon-regent-pledges-to-sustain-late-fathers-peace-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T11:46:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dagbon-regent-pledges-to-sustain-late-fathers-peace-and-reconciliation-efforts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, has pledged to uphold the peace and reconciliation initiatives established by his late father, Ya-Na Abukari. He assured President Mohammed Mahama that he will strengthen these efforts to maintain peace within the kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the Regent during a visit to the President, he emphasized that his actions will align with the constitution drafted by representatives from different traditional areas of Dagbon and approved by the Traditional Council. The Regent stated, \"Everything my father, His Royal Majesty, stood for is my compass. I will carry out his wishes without fear or favor, and I will continue the work he started but could not finish before he was called to eternity.\" He highlighted that his father had worked to forge relationships across the kingdom and promised to safeguard those foundations while building new bridges for continued reconciliation. The Regent also stressed the importance of reinforcing traditional institutions and ensuring the kingdom's affairs are conducted according to its constitution and customs. He explained that the constitution, developed to preserve the peace achieved in Dagbon, will guide the upcoming funeral process. The Regent confirmed that his 18-month tenure, following his father's passing, will be governed by this constitution. The funeral committee, comprising the Traditional Council and kingmakers, will coordinate the funeral's timing within this period, with details to be shared as the process unfolds. The Regent reiterated his dedication to maintaining peace in Dagbon, expressing optimism that the reconciliatory relationships established will benefit both the kingdom and the nation.",
  "summary": "The Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, has pledged not to compromise the peace and reconciliation process initiated by his late father, Ya-Naa Abukari, assuring that he will strengthen the process to safeguard peace in the kingdom.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Mahama urges Dagbon Regent to preserve peace, build on Ya-Naa Abukari II’s legacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/mahama-urges-dagbon-regent-to-preserve-peace-build-on-ya-naa-abukari",
        "published": "2026-10-20T10:38:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}