The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, has named Alhassan Mahama as the new Paramount Chief of the Mion Traditional Area. His appointment follows the completion of the final funeral rites for the late Mion Lana Abdulai Mahama.
Now bearing the title Mion Lana Alhassan II, he was enskinned at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi on June 3, 2025, and has since moved to Mion to assume his new role.
Mion Lana Alhassan II, a retired agricultural officer, brings decades of experience in Ghana’s public service. He worked across districts, including Damongo, Walewale, Saboba, and Bunkpurugu, with a strong focus on plant protection and regulatory services.
Born in January 1952 in Yendi, he is the fourth son of the late Ya-Na Mahama Bla, who ruled Dagbon from 1948 to 1953. After his father’s death, he was raised by his maternal family.
He started school at Yendi Primary in 1960 and went on to attend Naa Yaakuba Middle School and Yendi Secondary School. He later taught as a pupil teacher before joining the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 1978. In 1990, he earned a diploma in agriculture from the Nyankpala Agricultural College and worked until his retirement in 2013.
He is married to three wives and has ten children—six sons and four daughters—with fifteen grandchildren.
Mion Lana Alhassan II was selected from five high-profile aspirants from both the Abudu and Andani royal families. His selection is seen as a unifying decision in the Dagbon Kingdom.
As Paramount Chief, he is expected to promote peace and development in the Mion Traditional Area. His extensive experience in agriculture and governance is viewed as a key asset for addressing contemporary challenges in the community.
