A high-powered delegation of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has presented food items and livestock to the Gbewaa Palace in support of the upcoming seventh-day Adua (Islamic prayers for the dead) for the late Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II.
The delegation, acting on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, was led by the Northern Regional Organiser of the NDC, Abdallah Abubakari Baba.
Other members of the delegation included the Deputy Northern Regional Organiser, the Northern Regional Women’s Organiser, the Yendi Constituency Chairman and constituency executives, as well as the Municipal Chief Executives (MCEs) for Yendi and Bimbilla, alongside other party and government officials.
As part of the donation, the delegation presented 100 bags of maize (100kg each), 100 bags of rice, 20 gallons of cooking oil and four bulls to support the organisation of the seventh-day Islamic prayers for the late monarch.
Presenting the items, the delegation said the donation underscores the government’s solidarity with the Royal Family, chiefs and people of Dagbon during the period of mourning and reflects its respect for the customs and traditions of the Dagbon Kingdom.
The donation comes ahead of the seventh-day Adua, which the Gbewaa Palace has scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi.
The prayer session is expected to attract traditional rulers, Islamic clerics, government officials, political leaders and thousands of mourners from across Ghana as Dagbon continues to honour the memory of the late King.
Yaa-Naa Abubakari Mahama II, who ascended the Dagbon Skin in January 2019, is widely remembered for his commitment to peace, reconciliation and unity within the Dagbon Kingdom.
Since his passing, the Gbewaa Palace has continued to receive condolences and support from the Presidency, political parties, traditional authorities, diplomatic missions, corporate organisations and individuals from across Ghana and beyond as preparations continue for the next phase of the royal funeral rites.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
