Dagbon unites in prayer for late Yaa-Naa Abukari II on July 16

The Dagbon Traditional Council has announced that the third-day prayers for the late Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The prayers, which form part of Islamic mourning traditions, will take place at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi at 10:00 a.m., with members of the public invited to attend and offer prayers for the soul of the late King.

The announcement follows the burial of Yaa-Naa Abukari II in the early hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, within the sacred precincts of the Gbewaa Palace in accordance with Islamic tradition and Dagbon customs.

In a statement announcing his passing, the Dagbon Traditional Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, saying his reign was marked by efforts to promote harmony and development within the kingdom.

The Council urged the people of Dagbon to honour his memory by maintaining peace and avoiding conflict during the mourning period.

It also called on Ghanaians and friends of Dagbon to join the kingdom in observing a moment of reflection and prayer for the late monarch.

The Council said arrangements for the full funeral rites of Yaa-Naa Abukari II will be announced in due course in line with Dagbon tradition and royal protocol.

Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, who was also President of the Dagbon Traditional Council and the Northern Region House of Chiefs, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.