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Royal Visit to the Presidency: Yaa Naa Lauds President Mahama for Good Governance so far

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.

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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