The Dagbon Traditional Council has announced that the third-day prayers for the late Overlord of Dagbon, His Royal Majesty Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
The prayers, which form part of Islamic mourning traditions, will take place at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi at 10:00 a.m., with members of the public invited to attend and offer prayers for the repose of the late monarch.
The announcement follows the burial of Yaa-Naa Abukari II in the early hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, within the sacred precincts of the Gbewaa Palace, in accordance with Islamic practices and Dagbon customs.
In a statement announcing his passing, the Dagbon Traditional Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, noting that his reign was characterised by efforts to promote harmony, stability and development within the kingdom.
The Council urged the people of Dagbon to honour the memory of the late Yaa-Naa by maintaining peace and avoiding actions that could undermine the mourning period.
It also appealed to Ghanaians and friends of Dagbon to join the kingdom in observing moments of reflection and prayer for the late Overlord.
The Council said arrangements for the full funeral rites of Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II would be announced in due course, in line with Dagbon tradition and royal protocols.
Ndan Yaa-Naa Abukari II, who served as President of the Dagbon Traditional Council and the Northern Region House of Chiefs, died on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
