Abudu Family extends appreciation to Ghanaians for supporting installation of new regent

Naa Bakpem Kar–Naa Abdulai

The family and elders of the late Mion–Lana, Mahamadu Abdulai II have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Ghanaians, especially the people of Dagbon for their support during the installation of the new Regent of the late Chief.

"Our appreciation goes to all those who in diverse ways contributed to the successful installation of the Regent which is the first phase of the funeral."

A statement signed by Naa Bakpema Kar–Naa Nantogma Abdulai, Head of the Abudu Royal Family after a meeting in Yendi, said the family has started series of consultations towards the final funeral rite of the late Mion-Lana.

The statement said the meeting which included Gundo–Naa Samata Abudu, Naa Bapir Kwar–Naa Mahamadu Mahama, Naa Bapir Kpating-Lana Abdulai Yakubu and a Senior Elder of the family MBA Dogu Iddrisu Iddi noted that the date for the funeral will soon be made known to the people of Dagbon and Ghanaians at large.

It indicated that in order to ensure family cohesion, all references and decisions regarding the funeral should be directed to the family and elders headed by Naa Bakpem Kar–Naa Abdulai.

"The family acknowledges the high spirit of support it enjoyed from well-meaning sympathisers during these trying moments and hope that this commendable cooperation will continue to guide all our coming operations during the final funeral rites," the statement emphasised.