President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that Dagbon receives its equitable share of national development projects, underscoring a strengthened partnership between the Presidency and traditional authority.
The President gave the assurance when the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday , October 19, 2026.
President Mahama stated unequivocally that as long as he remains President, Dagbon will not be marginalized in the distribution of state resources and development interventions.
“As long as I remain President, Dagbon will receive its fair share of the development projects my government can undertake,” he assured.
He outlined that critical sectors including road infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agricultural livelihoods and potable water supply would remain at the heart of government’s collaborative agenda with the Gbewaa Palace.
According to the President, sustainable peace must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people.
“Above all, the people of Dagbon deserve to see the peace we enjoy reflected in better livelihoods, stronger public services and greater opportunities for their children,” President Mahama noted.
He further pledged to sustain open and respectful channels of engagement with the traditional leadership, indicating that concerns raised by the Palace would receive prompt and dignified attention.
“We will maintain open channels of communication with your palace and respond with respect and care to any matters you bring to our attention,” he said.
President Mahama also directed enhanced synergy among relevant sector ministries, Regional Coordinating Councils and District Assemblies to ensure that development priorities identified by communities in Dagbon are addressed in a coordinated and timely manner.
“Close cooperation with the relevant ministries, regional coordinating councils and district assemblies will help us address the priorities of the people of Dagbon,” he emphasized.
Paying glowing tribute to the late Ya-Na, the President described him as a bridge-builder whose legacy of peace and unity must be preserved. He expressed confidence in the Regent’s capacity to consolidate and expand on that legacy.
“Your father was a bridge-builder, and you have promised not only to maintain the bridges he built but also to build your own bridges during your reign,” he observed.
President Mahama commiserated with the Regent and the entire Dagbon Kingdom over the passing of the late Ya-Na and urged the Regent to build on his predecessor’s exemplary service to Dagbon and Ghana.
He reiterated government’s profound respect for the customs, traditions and institutions of Dagbon, assuring that his administration would continue to foster an enabling environment for traditional authorities to discharge their responsibilities with dignity and honour.
The President called for the sustenance of peace, unity and dialogue as indispensable pillars for development and indicated his readiness to receive counsel and concerns from the Regent, with appropriate directives to be issued to relevant ministers and officials for follow-up action.