Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abubakari Mahama II, has delivered a message of unity and reconciliation to former President John Dramani Mahama during the latter's 'Building Ghana Tour.' In a speech read on behalf of the Ya-Na during a courtesy call by Mahama, the traditional leader urged the former president to recognize Vice President Dr Bawumia as a brother, not an enemy, for a clean and respectful 2024 election campaign.

Ya-Na emphasized that both the NPP flagbearer and the NDC flagbearer are his sons, and as such, they should conduct themselves with decorum, avoiding petty name-calling and fostering a spirit of brotherhood.

This counsel from the Dagbon Overlord comes in response to recent comments made by John Mahama, who referred to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia as "Jack Toronto and his younger brother."

The Ya-Na encouraged the NDC flagbearer, stating, "You have no other brother out there besides him (Bawumia). Being on the opposite side of the political divide does not make you enemies."

The traditional leader urged both Mahama and Bawumia to maintain peace during this year's election, emphasizing that "only Allah knows the winner of the election."

During his visit to Yendi, the former president informed the Ya-Na of his presence in the region and sought permission to tour selected constituencies. As the political landscape intensifies in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections, the call for unity and respectful discourse from traditional leaders becomes increasingly significant.