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Rawlings commends Dagbon people over historic outdooring of new Yaa Naa

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has commended various Traditional Leaders and the people of Dagbon for today's historic outdooring of new King of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama at the Gbewaa Palace, Yendi.

Date Created : 1/25/2019 8:02:20 AM : Story Author : Emmanuel Frimpong/Ghanadistricts.com

Mr Rawlings in a statement issued today, described the ceremony as “a sign of great maturity, tact and patience” after a difficult and painful period since the death of former Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani in 2002.

He thus called on the people to embrace the present atmosphere of peace in Yendi to help foster development in the area.

He expressed optimism that the government and the security agencies will collaborate fully with the new King to help create and maintain a lasting peace and security in Yendi and its surrounding environs.

“I pray the government and the security agencies will continue to work in tandem with the new Overlord and the people of Dagbon to ensure and maintain lasting peace and security”, the former President stated.

Read Full statement below:

PRESIDENT RAWLINGS’ MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YAA NAA AND PEOPLE OF DAGBON

On the occasion of the outdooring of Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama as the new King of Dagbon I wish to congratulate the King and people of Dagbon for this historic achievement.

The people of Dagbon have gone through a difficult and painful period since 2002 and it is a sign of great maturity, tact and patience that the process of the burial ceremonies of the Yaa Naa and the investiture of the new Overlord have progressed in relative peace.

I also commend the committee of eminent chiefs namely the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa Sulemana Jakpa I and Nayiri, Naa Bohogu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga for their painstaking efforts in bringing about this welcome development.

Peace will be perpetuated in Dagbon if the traditional leaders and people of Dagbon commit to the fact that they are brothers and agree to live in an atmosphere of justice, peace and harmony.

Too many years have been wasted in a state of suspended conflict due to the lack of justice. It is now time to dedicate yourselves to peace and development, mindful of the complexity of your history.

Let me also commend President Akufo Addo for his dedication to the work of the eminent chiefs and all who in diverse ways worked towards today’s climactic event.

I pray the government and the security agencies will continue to work in tandem with the new Overlord and the people of Dagbon to ensure and maintain lasting peace and security.

I wish Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama many years of wise and strong leadership and pray that peace and justice will prevail in Dagbon -

Jerry John Rawlings