The Gbewaa Palace has formally notified the Head of the Abudu Royal Gate, Naa Bakpemah Karinaa, of the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, in accordance with the customs and traditions of the Dagbon Kingdom.
A high-powered delegation led by Naa Yeb Kugunaa travelled to Karaga on Tuesday to convey the official message to Naa Bakpemah Karinaa, following prior communication of the intended visit on Monday.
The visit forms part of the elaborate customary processes observed after the death of a Yaa-Naa, during which key royal families and traditional authorities are formally informed before subsequent rites and engagements are undertaken.
Receiving the delegation at his palace, Naa Bakpemah Karinaa is said to have expressed profound grief over the passing of the late monarch, describing the news as a deeply personal loss.
As Head of the Abudu Royal Gate, he reflected on his close relationship with Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, explaining that his bond with the late King extended beyond royal lineage.
According to information from the palace, Naa Bakpemah was an integral member of virtually every official delegation led by or representing the Yaa-Naa, both within Ghana and abroad.
His consistent role in such high-level engagements underscored the confidence the late monarch reposed in him, earning him recognition as one of the King’s most trusted confidants and an elder son within the royal household.
Following the official notification, Naa Bakpemah Karinaa is expected, in accordance with Dagbon custom, to consult with elders of the Abudu Royal Family and work closely with Naa Yeb Kugunaa to fulfil all traditional obligations required of the royal gate during the funeral and transition period.
The consultations will also pave the way for an official visit by the Abudu Royal Family to Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu Abubakari, the newly installed Regent of Dagbon, to reaffirm their support for the traditional processes currently underway and contribute to the peaceful administration of the kingdom until a new Yaa-Naa is selected and enskinned.
The visit to Karaga highlights the carefully structured customs that govern succession and mourning in the Dagbon Kingdom, where every stage of the transition is guided by longstanding tradition, consultation and respect for the authority of the Gbewaa Palace.
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