Published on Friday June 13 2025
The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II has lauded President John Dramani Mahama for a good job done so far in governance since assuming office.
In a speech read through His Spokesperson at the Jubilee House during a Royal visit to the Presidency, Zangbaling Lana Jacob Mahama, praised the President for rolling out initiatives to drive home transformative change in the country.
The Overlord underscored the drop in the dollar and the strengthening of the Cedi as a remarkable achievement through prudent management of the economy, praising the President for also running a lean government to cut off some expenditures.
“The people of Ghana have high expectations and I’m pleased to see that your government is already working tirelessly to meet these expectations. Your dedication to the wealth of Ghanaians is evident in the policies and initiatives that have been rolled out, and I have no doubt that your leadership will bring about transformational change that will bend our nation for generations to come”.
“The drastic drop in the dollar from 17 rate to 11 Cedis in less than 6 months is a remarkable achievement that speaks volumes of your administrative commitment to prudent management. The leaner cabinet you have established is a shining example of your dedication to efficient governance. By strengthening the cabinet and reducing the number of ministers and presidential staffers, you have demonstrated a commitment to eliminating redundancy, enhancing productivity, and ensuring that resources are located where they are needed most.
His Royal Majesty Ya-Na Abukari II led a powerful delegation of Paramount Chiefs across the Dagbon Kingdom to pay a royal courtesy call to the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, at the Seat of Government in Accra at the Jubilee House.
The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the President following his mammoth victory in the 2024 Elections as well as reciprocate the courtesy to the President after he paid homage to the King during his ‘Thank You’ tour in the Northern Region.
The visit, which turned into a durbar at the Jubilee House, was marked as a ceremonial event which courted the Presence of the Vice President, the Chief of Staff, Northern Ministers, MPs, and the Northern Regional Minister, among other dignitaries.
Over Forty Chiefs from the Kingdom of Dagbon accompanied the Overlord of Dagbon for the visit to the Presidency. They include Yoo, Naa Abdulai Yakubu Andani, Sagnari Naa Ambassador Yakubu Abdulai, Mion-Lana Alhassan Mahama, Nanton Naa, Natogmah Bawah, Lamashegu Naa, Ziblim Abdulai, Chogu Naa Alhassan Mahama, and the Regent of Bamvum.Among other revered Paramount Chiefs.
On his part, the President thanked the Ya-Na for his visit and assured him of key problems confronting the region, especially in the areas of roads, water, job opportunities for the youth, among others.
Story by: Inusah Dondaliya