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SONA 2019: Independence Day celebrations to be held in Tamale – Akufo-Addo

In a first-ever move, the major celebrations to mark Ghana’s Independence Day celebration anniversary will take place in the Northern regional capital, Tamale.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo disclosed this when he delivered his third State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday.

“In order to reinforce and support the process of reconciliation and the restoration of peace in Dagbon, I have decided that this year, the official 62 Independence Day celebration will be held in tamale ion 6 March.

“This will be the first time in our nation’s History that the celebrations is being held outside out national capital of Accra and I am very much looking forward to it,” he added.

The government through a Commission of Chiefs led by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, a new Ya-Na was enskinned for the people of Dagbon in January.

This brings to an end decades-old of feuding between the Abudu and Andani gates following the murder of Ya-Na Yakubu Andani in 2002.

The President who was in Yendi to witness the ceremony personally said he does not look to be awarded any accolades or special titles but was happy that the long years of feud have come to an end.

“It was a ceremony that many had despaired we will ever see but the new Ya-Na accepted by the two gates of Abudu and Andani was installed on that day.

“It brought to an end decades of feuding that laid low the proud and ancient kingdom of Dagbon. It was a happy day and it marked the long and tortuous journey and the hard grind on the part many people through the years.”

President Akufo-Addo hopes that the long-running feud that was a blight on Dagbon and Ghana, which had dragged down the development process in our country could be resolved with the installation of the new Ya-Na.

He said the time, energy and money spent on emotions during the crisis will be spent on bringing development to the people of Dagbon and make Dagbon and Ghana prosperous.

 

Source: Myjoyonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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