President John Dramani Mahama has assured Dagbon of its fair share of national development projects, pledging investments in roads, education, healthcare, agriculture and potable water as his administration seeks to translate peace in the kingdom into improved living conditions.
The President gave the assurance when the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu, led a delegation from the kingdom to pay a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Mr Mahama said his government would not marginalise Dagbon in the distribution of development projects and state resources.
“As long as I remain President, Dagbon will receive its fair share of the development projects my government can undertake,” he assured.
He stressed that the peace enjoyed in Dagbon must deliver tangible benefits to residents, including better public services, improved livelihoods and greater opportunities for children.
The President identified road infrastructure, education, healthcare, agricultural livelihoods and access to potable water as key areas for collaboration between the government and the Gbewaa Palace.
He also directed closer coordination among relevant ministries, Regional Coordinating Councils and District Assemblies to ensure that development priorities identified by communities in Dagbon were addressed in a timely and coordinated manner.
Mr Mahama pledged to maintain open channels of communication with the traditional leadership, assuring the Regent that concerns raised by the palace would receive the necessary attention.
He further called for sustained peace, unity and dialogue, describing them as essential to the kingdom’s continued development.
The President paid tribute to the late Ya-Na, describing him as a bridge-builder whose legacy of peace and unity deserved to be preserved.
He commiserated with the Regent and the people of Dagbon over the death of the late king and expressed confidence that Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II would build on his predecessor’s legacy while forging new relationships to advance the interests of the kingdom.
Mr Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s respect for Dagbon’s customs, traditions and institutions, pledging continued engagement with traditional authorities to support their role in promoting peace and development.
He also assured the Regent of his readiness to receive concerns and advice from the palace and direct relevant ministers and officials to follow up on matters requiring government intervention.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
