{
  "id": 4328405,
  "title": "Akufo-Addo praises Dagbon for upholding Peace Accord",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/akufo-addo-praises-dagbon-for-upholding-peace-accord",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T23:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/akufo-addo-praises-dagbon-for-upholding-peace-accord/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded the Dagbon Traditional Council for adhering to the Peace Accord following the demise of the late Ya-Na Abukari II. The Regent and senior traditional leaders' decision to uphold the accord, he noted, underscored their dedication to preserving the peace that was painstakingly restored in Dagbon. During his visit to the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on Saturday, August 29, Akufo-Addo expressed his condolences to the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II, as well as to the chiefs, elders, and people of the traditional area. He emphasized that the continued observance of the Peace Accord, particularly its stipulation for the rotation of successors between the Abudu and Andani royal families, was vital for maintaining peace within the kingdom. \"I am deeply encouraged by the Regent and senior traditional figures of Dagbon's decision to uphold the Peace Accord, which has upheld the time-honored traditions of Dagbon in selecting a worthy successor to Ya-Na Abukari II,\" he stated. Akufo-Addo highlighted that the preservation of peace in Dagbon had significant ramifications beyond its borders, stressing that stability in the kingdom was crucial for the progress of northern Ghana and the entire country. \"The peace of Dagbon is essential not only to the people of Dagbon, but also to the peace, stability, and development of the entire Northern sector and Ghana as a whole,\" he added. In tribute to the late Ya-Na Abukari II, Akufo-Addo described him as a friend and commended his reign for its contributions to peace and development in Dagbon. Following the late Ya-Na's death in July 2026, Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari II was installed as Regent in accordance with Dagbon customs. Akufo-Addo's call for continued adherence to the Peace Accord comes at a critical juncture as the traditional area prepares for the processes leading to the selection and installation of a successor to the late Ya-Na.",
  "summary": "Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the Dagbon Traditional Council for maintaining the Peace Accord following the death of the late Ya-Na Abukari II.",
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  "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."
}