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Abukari Mahama Yakubu
Kampakuya Naa II
Coronation31 July, 2026
BornYendi, Ghana
Regnal name
Kampakuya Naa Yakubu
FatherGariba II
OccupationHorseman, Farmer

Abukari Mahama Yakubu, also known as Kampakuya Naa Yakubu, is the oldest son of the late Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, the former Overlord of the Kingdom of Dagbon.[1]

Following the death of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, he was installed as the Regent of Dagbon in accordance with Dagbon customary tradition. He was officially coronated on July 31, 2026.[2] As Regent, he serves as the caretaker of the Gbewaa Palace and administers the affairs of the kingdom until substantive Yaa Naa is selected and installed.[3]

References

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  1. Online, Peace FM. "Dagbon Overlord Yaa Naa Abukari II Dies". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  2. "Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Abukari outdoored as Dagbon Regent". 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
  3. Adogla-Bessa, Delali (2026-07-13). "Yaa Naa Replacement: Kampakuya Naa Yakubu Announced as Caretaker Regent of Dagbon Kingdom - YEN.COM.GH". yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2026-07-14.