Traditional rulers in the Dagbon traditional area have unanimously kicked against any attempt to include any part of the area in the creation of the proposed Eastern Corridor region.
Despite their differing positions on the pending performance of the funerals of the two overlords of Dagbon, they arrived at a consensus on the matter at a meeting in Yendi.
The said meeting, which brought together chiefs from both sides of the chieftaincy divide in Dagbon, was chaired by the Regent of Dagbon, the Kampakuya Yakubu Abdulai Andani.
“The Council welcomed the government’s policy of regional reorganization and pledged to support it. It reflected deeply on the implications of the creation of new regions out of the current Northern Region, and how the reorganization will affect the fortunes of Dagbon Traditional Area,” a statement from the Council said.
“The Council resolved that it will not cede any part of Dagbon lands for the convenience of new regional formations. It will, however continue to respect the legitimate demands of identified stakeholders for new regions to be carved out of the Northern Region.”
According to the statement, a delegation will be sent to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to officially inform him of their position.
Story: News Desk