President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Regent of Dagbon, Kampakuya-Naa Yakubu II, to safeguard peace and unity in the traditional area and build on the legacy of the late Ya-Naa Abukari II.

He made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the Regent and his delegation to the Presidency, where they expressed appreciation for the government’s support during the late Ya-Naa’s illness and funeral.

President Mahama described peace in Dagbon as precious and called on traditional leaders to protect it through their decisions, conduct and relationships with their communities.

“The peace of Dagbon is precious, and we must protect it through our words, our decisions and our treatment of one another,” he said.

He urged the Regent to continue engaging families and communities to strengthen unity and resolve differences through dialogue.

President Mahama also extended his condolences to the Regent on the death of his father, saying every effort had been made to secure medical treatment for the late Ya-Naa, including facilitating his treatment in South Africa.

He said the late traditional ruler’s service to Dagbon and Ghana should be honoured by preserving his legacy and strengthening the unity he championed.

The delegation also thanked the President for his presence at the late Ya-Naa’s seven-day Islamic funeral and his participation in the installation of the new Regent.

President Mahama commended the Regent’s commitment to continuing his father’s work, describing the late Ya-Naa as a bridge-builder whose legacy should inspire further efforts to unite communities.

He said the Regent’s installation reflected the prevailing peace in Dagbon but stressed that his new responsibilities would require wisdom, patience, consultation and fairness.

The President reaffirmed the government’s respect for Dagbon’s customs, traditions and traditional institutions, adding that traditional authorities must be allowed to perform their duties with dignity.

He also assured the Regent that Dagbon would receive its fair share of development projects under his administration.

“As long as I remain President, Dagbon will receive its fair share of the development projects my government can undertake,” he said.