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Bawumia Mourns Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, Hails Late Dagbon King as Unifier and Champion of Peace
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Published 13 July 2026
Published at 2:07Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom following the passing of His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, Dr. Bawumia described the late Yaa Naa as a visionary leader whose reign brought peace, unity and stability to Dagbon during one of the kingdom’s most difficult periods.
”It is with grief that I send my sincere condolences to the Chiefs and people of the Dagbon Kingdom on the passing of Ndan Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” he stated.
Reflecting on the late monarch’s leadership, Dr. Bawumia said Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II ascended the Dagbon skin at a challenging moment in the kingdom’s history but, through wisdom, patience and exemplary leadership, guided Dagbon toward lasting peace, unity and prosperity.
He noted that although the King’s reign was relatively short, it was profoundly impactful, crediting him with uniting families, healing long-standing divisions and successfully blending tradition with modern leadership.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the late Yaa Naa consistently championed development initiatives that contributed to the progress of the Dagbon Kingdom.
The former Vice President also spoke of his personal relationship with the late monarch, revealing that he benefited immensely from the King’s counsel during his tenure as Vice President and later as the NPP’s presidential candidate.
”It was always an honour to pay him homage at the ancient Gbewaa Palace and to draw from his immeasurable wisdom and guidance,” Dr. Bawumia said.
He described the passing of the revered traditional ruler as a significant loss not only to Dagbon but also to Ghana as a whole.
Dr. Bawumia concluded by praying for Allah’s comfort and strength for the bereaved family, the chiefs and people of Dagbon, and the nation during this period of mourning.
”May Allah comfort his immediate family, the Chiefs and people of Dagbon, and Ghana as a whole. It is a painful affliction,” he added.Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
“Gbung’li, Sag’m Lana, Zugusaa mini Tinglana, Anduniya Balinda, Nyini deei sobini zangtiso
Konsi ba, Zoomba ba
Ban Mali laamba Naa Gbewaa
Ban ka laamba Naa Gbewaa.”
Nawuni zalgu ka nangban Kpeeni.
Today, Dagbon mourns the departure of a remarkable King, father and custodian of our rich traditions.
I join my people of Dagbon and the entire nation in mourning the passing of His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II. As a proud son of the soil, I remain deeply grateful for his wisdom, guidance and the invaluable role he played in my personal growth. His reign brought dignity, stability and unity to Dagbon and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus and comfort the entire Kingdom of Dagbon during this difficult time.
Rest well, Your Majesty. Your legacy lives on.
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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia
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Published: August 29, 2026
Published at: 01:18Pm
By Saibu Terry
Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.
Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.
Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.
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Anta Scholarship Education Fund provides financial Assistance to 200 Tertiary Students
The Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Hon. Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam Anta, has disbursed funds worth 330,000 Ghana Cedis to support the education of over 200 beneficiary tertiary students in the Constituency under the Amin Anta Education Scholarship Scheme.
The intervention forms part of the MP’s broader commitment to supporting the education of every student in the Constituency, especially those at the tertiary level, and to removing financial barriers that sometimes serve as obstacles to the education of needy but brilliant students.
The Anta Education Scholarship scheme covers beneficiaries pursuing education across Public Tertiary Institutions in the country, including education and health training Institutions.
This year’s beneficiaries stand at 200 students, bringing the total tally to 1,519 beneficiaries who have benefited from the scholarship fund since its inception in 2019 to date, running for seven consecutive years.
The Anta Education Fund is an annual financial aid initiative established by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (widely known as Dr. Amin Anta), the Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana, to provide financial assistance, pay school fees, and support brilliant but financially needy students from basic school up to tertiary institutions (universities and colleges).
At a durbar at the Karaga Community Center on Friday, August 28th 2026, to disburse the funds to beneficiaries, the Chairman of the Scholarship Fund, Jankpihi Naa, thanked the MP for providing financial assistance to students in the area, describing his initiative as a game changer, opening educational doors and removing barriers for students.
On his part, the MP, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, said he is committed to ensuring that every child in the Constituency gets the right education and climbs the ladder, suggesting that it is a critical means to success.
The MP also seized the occasion to admonish the students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity and study hard to aspire to greater heights, as he did not have such an opportunity growing up.
The beneficiaries could not mince words but thanked the MP profusely for the intervention, describing his benevolence as ‘incredible and God-fearing’.
