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  • Dagomba-Konkonba Peaceful Co-Existence Spans 300 Years

    Dagomba-Konkonba Peaceful Co-Existence Spans 300 Years

    Story: Abdul Razak Mohammed

    His Royal Majesty, ndan,Ya Naa Abukari I, the King of Dagbon (Dagomba Kingdom), Northern region of Ghana, says Dagombas and Konkombas have an age-long  good neighborliness, mutual respect and peaceful co-existence track record.

    This, he noted, spans a period of three hundred years until sadly and from nowhere, bad blood crept into their midst since the 1990s resulting into the first ever Dagbamba-Konkomba armed conflict.

    His Royal Majesty said humans as they are, cannot once a while, escape misunderstandings and conflicts and should they happen to encounter such, it takes cool and level headedness employing dialogue not use of arms, in other to find a resolution and restore peace once again.

    He therefore advised more interactions, and networking between Dagbamba and their Konkonba brethren in their efforts to repair the damages and reactivate the age-old peaceful co-existence they had once enjoined for centuries. Exposing of trouble mongers and enemies of peace from both sides for the law to take its course would also be prudent under the given circumstances he added.

    Dagbon’s King, also reminded the security authorities about his previous call on them to arrest and prosecute youth using social media to make posts content of which is intended to offend other ethnic groups, beat false war drums, create fear and panic and to heighten ethnic tension.

    Dagbamba and Konkonbas he noted, were one people, eat same food have similar cultural norms and values and should therefore build upon that to ensure sustainable peaceful co-existence between the two ethnic groups.

    The Ya Naa was speaking during the visit of a Konkonba-Dagomba peace delegation to the Gbewaa Royal Palace in Yendi the seat of Dagbon Kingship on Saturday.

    The delegation comprised members of Saboba, Wapuli and other Konkonba communities headed by His Royal Highness, the Paramount Chief of Saboba in the company of other Dagomba Paramount chiefs. The visit was as the byproduct of mutual consultation between the Konkonba side led by Saboba Paramount Chief,Saboba Naa Ubor Bowan John Sakojim IV.

    and the Dagomba side the Paramount Chief of Karaga,Naa Bakpema Kari-Naa Abdulai Natogmah

    His Royal Majesty appreciated the Paramount Chief of Saboba for the affirmative action that sought to nib in the bud the Zogbie menace which he said claimed seven lives, so it doesn’t escalate into another Dagbamba-Konkonba war.

    Touching on the issue of land the source of the Zogbie incident, His Royal Majesty didn’t mince words in saying that by the laws of the country he as King of Dagbon is the custodian of all lands in Dagbon which he holds by trust on behalf of the people of Dagbon.

    This, he said, had been categorically stated in the 1996 Kumasi Peace Accord signed between Dagombas and Konkombas after the most unfortunate first ever armed conflict between the two age-old neighbours.

    The various paramount chiefs are responsible for the oversight responsibility of lands under their various jurisdictions.

    His Royal Highness, Na Yeb Kug Na on his part, said that if a Dagomba and a Konkonba picks up a quarrel it should be treated as a quarrel between one Dagomba individual and another one Konkonba individual but not to be taken as a fight between the two tribes such that members from one tribe would just simply pick up guns and start killing each other leading to an inter-ethnic war as has become the sad practice today.

    Dagombas and Konkombas he intimated, were like the twin halves of  one splitted calabash in other words they are one and the same people

    His Royal Highness  also observed that land acquisition in Dagbon had laid down procedure which those interested in acquiring and utilizing land for any purpose, had to follow like all others do. Land acquisition through guns and spears are no more acceptable in this modern era.

    The District Chief Executive(DCE) of Yendi, Hon Abubakar who represented government said President Nana Akufo Addo’s government was following the peace efforts with keen interest the efforts being made towards addressing the Zogbie incident.

    The President he says also appreciates the peace efforts being pursued by  His Royal Majesty,ndan Yaa Naa Abukari I,since his coronation up till date.

    Hon Abubakar said President Nana Addo says he takes cognizance of the fact that, His Royal Majesty’s peace efforts is not limited to Dagbon alone,but it extends as  far as Nanum and Kpandai.

    The President,Hon Abubakar assed,also highly appreciates  His Royal Highness,the Paramount Chief of Saboba for his untiring and selfless efforts  to ensure that the Zogbie incident  doesn’t   escalate into another inter-ethnic war.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Dagbon Damba Festival 2023,Northern Ghana in Pictures

    Dagbon Damba Festival 2023,Northern Ghana in Pictures

  • About Tamale Drug Abuse Menace and Court Trial Incident

    About Tamale Drug Abuse Menace and Court Trial Incident

    One of the Northern region’s development oriented organizations, the Dagbon Forum(DF), has appealed to the Chief Justice to intervene so as to ensure that, the on-going trial of a suspect for allegedly dealing in drugs at the Tamale Circuit Court, is not unduly delayed.

    This, DF noted, is in view of the recent sad incident that occurred at the court premises during the recent sitting on the case resulting into people sustaining injuries.

    It also took cognizance of what negative implications in adjourning a case without giving a definite date would have on a speedy and smooth adjudication of the case while also expressing its sympathies to all the injured during the incident.

    The entire Dagbon it noted, is deeply concerned about the drug menace which is slowly eating into the fabric of our society and we humbly implore the judicial service to ensure speedy justice in cases involving drugs, in order to curb the menace and end the gradual destruction of our youth whose lives and future are at stake.

    Many Dagbon communities it underscored, have long been plagued by the destructive activities of tramadol peddlers who exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly the youth leading them down a perilous path of addiction and despair and only speedy dispensation of justice can stem the tide.

    These were contained in Press Release issued in Tamale, Sunday.

    We urge our law enforcement agencies in Dagbon, the release continued, especially those in Tamale to embrace the interest of the public in the drug cases and see it as a sign of public support for them in their efforts to sanitize the community of this cancerous menace, rather than feeling antagonized.

    DF firmly believes, it said, that it is the collective responsibility as citizens of Dagbon to protect the future of Dagbon from the perils of drug addiction.

    DF while applauding the bravery of the Aboabo/Poloya Fong AntiDrug Taskforce for their dedication to this cause as well as their unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of Dagbon’s youth, also called upon all citizens and residents of Dagbon as well as, all well-meaning groups and individuals nationwide to unite against the scourge of drug trafficking and addiction.

    Dagbon Forum also appealed to the public to be mindful of the disruptions massing up can cause to the smooth and speedy flow of the court processes.

    “Much as DF would not encourage the public to mass up at the premises of the Courts in the subsequent sittings, it clearly demonstrates the eagerness and resolve of the people to salvage our current and future generations from the consumption of those destructive hard drugs.

    “Dagbon Forum is therefore appalled by the high-handedness with which the police handled the crowd that day. Dagbon Forum holds the view that the police in the cause of their training are trained on how to handle unarmed civilians during crowd control.

    “Equally disturbing are the cases of seized and missing motorbikes owned by members of the public who gathered at the Court premises. This is least expected of a policeman who is trained and employed to maintain law and order. DF therefore calls on the Police authority to take the matter seriously and deal with the said officers drastically if the allegation is proven to be true.

    “DF wish to appeal to the police authorities to appreciate the interest the public has in the trial of Alhaj Osman and therefore ensure the safety and security of all parties involved and the broader community during the subsequent hearings.” the release added.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Liver Cancer Screening Program in Pictures,Yendi & Tamale Editions

    Liver Cancer Screening Program in Pictures,Yendi & Tamale Editions

  • Inter-Ethnic Dynamics in Northern Region

    TAMALE,Northern Ghana,July 6,2023-The attention of the Northern Regional Peace Council has been drawn to
    video commentaries on social media and press releases by certain
    individuals and youth associations which have heightened tension in the
    area.

    The council is deeply concern about the development and appeals
    to traditional authorities, religious leaders, organized groups and the
    general public to remain calm in the face of all forms of provocations as
    mandated institutions take steps to address the situation.

    The Council strongly condemns any act that undermines our collective
    progress and jeopardizes the peaceful environment we have strived to
    build.

    Citizens are entreated to act in ways that will contribute to
    sustainable peace and to make way for development of the region. We
    have the responsibility to ensure peaceful co-existence and to refrain
    from making sweeping generalizations.
    We call on all the people of the region to exercise restraint and
    circumspection in their comments and pronouncements on the matter.

    Social media users are entreated to avoid misinformation,
    disinformation, falsehoods, and use of abusive and insightful languages.

    This is the right time for reflections and to remind ourselves of the
    common values we hold as people of the region and we must be engaged
    in activities that will promote social cohesion.

    The Council further urges regional and national security institutions to
    swiftly arrest and prosecute any individual or group of persons seeking
    to undermine peaceful coexistence in the region.

    We entreat all groups to endeavor to undertake complimentary roles to
    address and improve growth rate in the region.

    Let’s allow peace to prevail in the Northern Region

    Thank you.

    Alhaji Mohammed Awal Alhassan
    For. Most. Rev. Matthew Yitiereh
    (NRPC Chairman)