Sympathizers and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) welcomed the President at Tamale Airport.
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Nana Addo, Mahama in Tamale for historic outdooring of new Yaa-Naa
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived in Tamale in the Northern region for the coronation of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II scheduled for today, Friday, January 25, 2019.
New overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II
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Three Eminent Kings, the Asantehene Osei Tutu II, the Nayiri, Naa Bohigu Mahami Sheriga and the Yagbonwura Tutumba Boresa I are expected to grace the occasion.
Former President John Mahama will also grace the occasion. He arrived in Yendi and welcomed by the Minority Members of Parliament.
Nana Addo honours new overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II
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Chiefs, diplomats, tourists among others from all walks of life arrived in Yendi for the historic event.
Hundreds of people comprising the New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters, sympathizers and joyous Dagombas welcomed the President at Tamale Airport.
After seventeen years of the death of Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II, kingmakers and the people nominated the Paramount Chief of the Savelugu Traditional Area, Yoo Naa Abubakari Mahama, as heir to the throne.
Mahama hounours new overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II
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Naa Mahama, who, until his selection was the head of the Andani family, succeeds his late nephew, Yaa Naa Yakubu Andani II who died in March 2002 in Yendi.
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His nomination is in line with the customs and traditions in respect of succession to the kingship of Dagbon.
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