Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Pays Gripping Tribute to Late Dagbon Overlord, Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II | Discuss Ghana

The national mourning over the transition of Dagbon’s sovereign has drawn a deeply personal, emotionally charged tribute from the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Reacting with profound sorrow to the structural loss gripping the northern traditional territories, former Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Dagbon following the "eternal travel" of His Majesty Ndan Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II.

Dr. Bawumia’s highly poignant message dropped on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2026, matching the somber atmosphere sweeping across the Northern Region. The official announcement of the Overlord's passing at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi—which occurred on Sunday evening, July 12—has united political rivals in grief. As a prominent son of Northern Ghana, Dr. Bawumia bypassed standard, clinical bureaucratic scripts to issue an uncompromised, culturally rich eulogy that celebrated the late King not just as a state-level monarch, but as an irreplaceable personal guide and a monumental anchor of regional stability.

The Blueprint of an Uncompromised Peace Legacy

Dr. Bawumia’s tribute forensically detailed the historic weight of Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II’s short but highly consequential seven-year reign, framing his transition as a massive loss to the state's democratic and traditional advancement:

The Father of Modern Dagbon Harmony: The former Vice President emphasized that the late Overlord’s 2019 ascension perfectly symbolized the ultimate triumph of peace over conflict. Succeeding a painful, 16-year structural vacancy on the Yendi skins, Ya-Na Abukari II’s wisdom completely bridged the historic rift between the Abudu and Andani royal gates, establishing an era of uncompromised, absolute brotherhood.

A Personal Counselor and Guide: Reflecting on his frequent visits to the Gbewaa Palace, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep personal grief, describing the late King as a source of invaluable developmental counsel. "His Majesty was a pillar of wisdom, patience, and progressive leadership whose guidance was always a shining light for me and the entire nation," Bawumia stated dynamically.

Securing the Northern Investment Corridor: The tribute highlighted the late King's proactive focus on community growth, notably his collaboration with the state to launch the Dagbon Development Fund and accelerate the Gbewaa Palace Redevelopment Project. By securing total peace, the King turned the region into a stable, high-vibe destination for agriculture and modern industrialization.