Published on Monday February 17th 2025
The Dagbon Traditional Kingdom has consolidated ties with the People of Gonja Land Traditional area as the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II paid a historic visit to the King of Gonja, Yangbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I at the Jakpa Palace on Sunday, 16th February 2025.
The visit by His Royal Majesty, Ya-Na Abukari is aimed at firming up the already existing relationship with the Gonja Kingdom, exploring common business opportunities, and more importantly promoting Peace, unity, and harmony between the two Kingdoms.
It would recall that sometime in June 2024, the Overlord of Gonja Land, Bii-Kunuto Jewusoale I paid historic homage to the King of Dagbon, marking the first of its kind for a Gonja King to extend such a courtesy to a neighboring Kingdom such as Dagbon with a visit to the Ya-Na.
This was hugely lauded and received plaudits from well-meaning Ghanaians across the board as the visit defined a symbol of shared culture, heritage, and oneness among the people with a common destiny.
Returning the courtesy, on Sunday, 16th February 2025, Ya-Na Abukari II in company with the several Paramount Chiefs under his dominion in a long vehicle convoy paid a grand visit to the Yangbonwura in a remarkable cultural display amid traditional drumming, riding of horses, singing of appellations by traditional vocalists (Lunga) among other cultural admirable things.
The Dagbon entourage led by the Overlord under police escort was greeted with a warm reception at Damango in ecstasy by the people of Gonja Land.
The event climaxed at the forecourt of the Yangbonwura Palace with a durbar as the two Kings shared warm pleasantries, dancing together to the cultural dance, depicting joy, happiness, and a sense of togetherness, deepening cultural ties between the two Kingdoms to the enchantment of the crowd and other observers.
Speeches were delivered from both ends, underscoring the significance of the occasion, intended to promote Peace and unity and preserve the culture of the people within the two Kingdoms.
Story by: Inusah Dondaliya
