Yaa Naa Replacement: Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Announced as Caretaker Regent of Dagbon Kingdom
- A caretaker regent is in place to oversee the Kingdom of Dagbon following the recent death of the Yaa-Naa
- Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II, the 41st overlord of Dagbon, passed away sometime on July 12, prompting tributes
- He was enskinned in January 2019 following a landmark peace process that ended years of conflict between the Abudu and Andani royal gates
Kampakuya Naa Yakubu is set to serve as the caretaker regent of the Dagbon Kingdom.
Yakubu is overseeing affairs on behalf of the Dagbon throne in accordance with Dagbon custom following the death of Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama II.
Source: Facebook
Mahama II passed away on July 12. No cause of death has been made public.
Videos on Facebook have shown Yakubu being ushered into the Naa Gbewa as part of the takeover.
Radio Tamale also reported on the transition to Yakubu following the Yaa Naa's death.
How the Dagbon announces the Yaa-Naa's death
YEN.com.gh reported that the death of a Yaa Naa is never announced in plain language, as Dagbon tradition forbids saying the King has died, with elders using sacred metaphors instead.
Royal talking drums carry the announcement of the Yaa Naa's passing to the public.
The Yaa Naa is buried quickly and in absolute secrecy inside the sacred Katini room at Gbewaa Palace, after which a regent is installed to lead the kingdom.
Source: YEN.com.gh
