The Head of the Abudu Royal Gate, Naa Bakpemah Karinaa, has led a high-powered delegation to the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to formally commiserate with the Kampakuya-Naa, Yakubu Abubakari, and the Andani Royal Family following the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II.
The visit comes barely a day after a delegation from the Gbewaa Palace, led by Naa Yeb Kugunaa, travelled to Karaga to officially inform Naa Bakpemah Karinaa of the demise of the late King in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Dagbon Kingdom.
Upon arrival at the Gbewaa Palace, Naa Bakpemah Karinaa and the Abudu delegation paid homage to the newly installed Kampakuya-Naa, who is serving as Regent of Dagbon during the interregnum, while also conveying their condolences to the elders of the Andani Royal Family, the royal gate to which the late Yaa-Naa belonged.
The visit forms part of the elaborate traditional processes that accompany the passing of a Yaa-Naa and reflects the enduring bonds between the Andani and Abudu royal gates during periods of royal transition.
Sources at the palace said the delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ongoing funeral rites and the customary processes that will eventually lead to the selection and enskinment of a new Overlord of Dagbon.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for elders from both royal gates to consult on matters relating to the observance of the late King’s funeral rites and the maintenance of peace and stability throughout the kingdom.
The presence of Naa Bakpemah Karinaa, who heads the Abudu Royal Gate, has been widely viewed as a significant demonstration of solidarity and respect for the customs of Dagbon, as well as a reaffirmation of the cordial relationship that existed between him and the late Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II.
Since the formal announcement of the King’s passing, the Gbewaa Palace has continued to receive a steady stream of traditional rulers, political leaders, religious figures, diplomats and mourners from across Ghana and beyond, all converging on Yendi to pay their final respects to the late monarch, whose reign is widely remembered for promoting reconciliation, peace and unity within the Dagbon Kingdom.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
