Akufo-Addo surprised us with Dagbon peace plan- Dagomba chief

Alhaji Abudulai Issah Munkaila told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that people took the president's determination to end the protracted chieftaincy conflict in Dagbon with a pinch of salt.

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“President Nana Akufo-Addo has surprised the whole of Dagbon by putting up workable measures that led to the enskinment of our Overlord," he told the GNA.

She continued: “I can tell you that all Dagombas are happy with the new King as both royal gates participated fully in his selection.

“When President Akufo-Addo gave the assurance that he would solve the Dagbon issue, a lot of people took it with a pinch of salt, but it is now clear that he meant business and Dagbon is grateful for that.”

He called on the President and his entire administration to draw a special programme that would attract investors to the area, now that peace was prevailing there.

"We are all grateful for President Nana Akufo-Addo and his administration for clearing the biggest hurdle in the political and socio-economic development of Dagbon and we the citizens of the area will also play our roles responsibly to ensure the perpetual development of the area,” he said.

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On January 18, 2019, the Chief of Savelugu, Abukari Mahama, was selected as the new Yaa-Naa.

A week ago, he was ourdoored at a colourful traditional ceremony in Yendi which was attended by President Nana Akufo-Addo and former President John Mahama.