Former president J.J. Rawlings has charged the people of Dagbon in the Northern region to dedicate themselves to peace and development, mindful of the complexity of their history.

He said it is time to build the Dagbon kingdom as too many years have been wasted in a state of suspended conflict due to the lack of justice.

In a message on the occasion of the outdooring of Ya Na Abubakari Mahama as the new King of Dagbon I, he congratulated the King and people of Dagbon for this historic achievement.

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“The people of Dagbon have gone through a difficult and painful period since 2002 and it is a sign of great maturity, tact and patience that the process of the burial ceremonies of the Yaa Naa and the investiture of the new Overlord have progressed in relative peace.