Ghana's National Chief Imam Honours Yaa Naa Abukari II's Leg

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II. In a message of condolence issued on Monday, July 13, 2026, the National Chief Imam extended his heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Court of Yendi and the people of Dagbon following the transition of the revered traditional ruler.

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The Muslim community in Ghana has been thrown into mourning by the demise of the Yaa Naa, who presided over one of the country's largest predominantly Muslim traditional areas. The National Chief Imam described the late Yaa Naa as "an icon whose voice helped shape nation-building" through his moral leadership, wise counsel, and commitment to development. The Chief Imam praised the late monarch for successfully balancing traditional values with modern governance during his reign, saying his leadership fostered peace, accountability, transparency, and honesty in the administration of the Dagbon Kingdom.

Throughout his reign, His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari II struck a reasonable balance between orthodoxy and modernity to drive the development of the Dagbon Kingdom. The King also stood for the values of unity, accountability, transparency, and honesty in service to humanity. The National Chief Imam noted that the late Yaa Naa's contributions to traditional leadership and national cohesion would remain an enduring part of Ghana's history. He described the late King as a "fallen tree of royal honour and national pride" whose legacy would continue to inspire unity, peaceful coexistence, and development in Dagbon and among the descendants of Gbewaa.

The passing of the Yaa Naa has sent shockwaves across the country, with many expressing their condolences to the Royal Court and the people of Dagbon. The National Chief Imam urged the Royal Court and the people of Dagbon to accept the loss as the will of Allah, quoting Qur'an 2:156: "Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return." He also prayed for Allah's mercy upon the soul of the late Yaa Naa and appealed for enduring peace and stability within the traditional area.

As the people of Dagbon come to terms with the loss of their revered traditional ruler, the National Chief Imam's message of condolence serves as a reminder of the importance of unity, accountability, and transparency in traditional leadership. The legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari II will undoubtedly continue to shape the future of the Dagbon Kingdom and the nation as a whole.

Source: JOY