The Nanung Traditional Council has called for peace and unity to foster the kingdom’s development.
Nyelinbulgu Naa Dassana Andani Yakubu, the acting president of the Nanung Traditional Council and regent of Bimbilla, made this crucial appeal during the commemoration of the Damba Festival in Bimbilla.
The Damba Festival is a significant event marking the birth and naming ceremony of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). It is predominantly observed by the Mole Dagbani groups, primarily residing in the Northern Region.
The festival consists of two parts: the first session, known as Somo Damba, takes place on the 10th of the month, coinciding with the prophet’s birth. The second session occurs a week later on the 17th, referred to as Naa Damba, symbolizing the naming ceremony. Somo Damba is typically celebrated by sub-chiefs in their respective communities, while Naa Damba brings together all sub-chiefs and community members at the palaces of the Overlords.
This year’s Damba Festival in Bimbilla held unique significance, as it marked the first time in over a decade that Nanung had celebrated Damba on common ground due to a long-standing chieftaincy dispute. Notably, not only Nanumbas but also other tribes in Nanung, such as the Basares and Konkombas, joined in the celebration. The atmosphere was vibrant, with people donning traditional smocks.
During the celebration, Nyelinbulgu Naa Dassana Andani Yakubu, the acting president and regent of Bimbilla, expressed his excitement and emphasized the paramount need for peace and unity among all Nanumbas to drive the kingdom’s development.
Acknowledging the prevailing economic challenges in the country, the regent specifically urged the youth to steer clear of dangerous activities and instead embrace hard work. He pledged his commitment to supporting them.
Abdulai Yaqoub, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nanung, also expressed his excitement and called for the consolidation of the current peace enjoyed by the kingdom.
The celebrants shared their happiness, with some expressing their joy to Citi News and underlining the importance of peace and unity in Nanung.
For the first time, other tribes that participated in the celebration expressed their joy, emphasizing the need for such acts to continue, fostering peaceful coexistence among tribes in the area.