President Mahama, Akufo-Addo, Bawumia, others pay tribute to Ya-Na

President John Dramani Mahama, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and former Vice-President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia led in the tributes to the Ya-Na, Abukari Mahama II, upon the passing of the Overlord of the Dagbon Kingdom.

In a statement issued by the Presidency Communications Office yesterday, the government said "the government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II."A great figure of unity, strength and the enduring legacy of a proud and dignified people, Ya-Na Mahama Abukari II joins the illustrious list of Dagbon royals who have enabled the steady progress of Dagbon for over three centuries,” the former President said.