President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed confidence that all parties will co-operate to select a successor to the Mion Lana, Naa Mahamadu Abdulai V, who passed away recently.
“It will be one of the best ways we can pay tribute and honour to his memory,” President Akufo-Addo said when a delegation from Dagbon called on him on Thursday to inform him about the passing of the 48-year-old Mion Lana, Naa Mahamadu Abdulai V.
He died on Wednesday and was buried the same day in line with Islamic custom.
President Akufo-Addo said given that the late chief was a peacemaker and contributed to the search for lasting peace in Dagbon, getting a successor in a peaceful manner was necessary.
Per tradition and custom, traditional authorities of Dagbon will, on Thursday, August 25, begin the process of installing a new regent pending the final funeral rites of the late Mion-Lana.
The president described Mion-Lana Abdulai Mahamadu as a young man, who had a good heart, and was a lover of his people.
He added that the fallen hero was a respectful and obedient Chief to his Overlord and was determined to do his bit to advance the welfare of the people of Dagbon.
He used the opportunity to express his sincere condolences to the Yaa-Na, the family of the late Mion Lana, and the people of Dagbon.
