A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MION LANA ABDULAI MAHAMADU Today, Dagbon does not just mourn — Dagbon cries. We have lost not only a chief, but a pillar of strength, a voice of wisdom, and a guardian of peace — the late Mion Lana Abdulai Mahamadu. A man whose presence alone commanded respect, whose words carried weight, and whose actions brought calm in times of tension. Mion Lana was a symbol of unity in a land that has known division. He stood firm when it mattered most. He spoke for peace when others chose silence. He worked behind the scenes and in the open, ensuring that Dagbon did not fall apart in its most difficult moments. Let it be remembered — the peace Dagbon enjoys today did not come by chance. It came through sacrifice. It came through wisdom. It came through leaders like Mion Lana Abdulai Mahamadu who chose unity over division, patience over anger, and truth over personal interest. He understood that Dagbon is bigger than any individual, bigger than any disagreement, and bigger than any temporary conflict. That is why he dedicated his life to protecting the dignity of our kingdom and strengthening the bond between our people. Today, as we lay him to rest, we must ask ourselves: Will we protect the peace he helped build? Or will we allow division to destroy what great men like him fought to preserve? Dagbon, this is not the time for conflict. This is not the time for hatred. This is the time to stand together — as one people, under one heritage, with one destiny. Let us honor him not just with words, but with actions. Let us silence division, reject hatred, and uphold the unity he sacrificed for. Let no one use this moment of grief to divide us. Instead, let this loss awaken in us a renewed commitment to peace. The true tribute to Mion Lana Abdulai Mahamadu is not in what we say today, but in how we live tomorrow. May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and comfort all of Dagbon in this painful moment. Rest well, great lion of Dagbon. Your voice may be silent, but your impact will echo through generations. Dagbon must remain united — for him, for ourselves, and for the future. #GbewaaZulya #dagbamba #Love #unity #prosperity - @donmayi4