Alhaji Tapha Mahamadu II has been officially enskinned as the Chief of Dalun by Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II. On February 16, 2024, he will be outdoored at the Dalun Palace in the Kumbungu District of the Northern Region.
Tapha Mahamadu II, also known as Mustapha Sanah in his private life, is a development management specialist and the Executive Chairman of the Northern Development and Democratic Institute (NDDI), a public policy think-tank based in Tamale. His enskiment was met with praise from the community, with many hailing him as a pragmatic and progressive royal who embodies the values of peace, development, and harmony within the Dagbon State and Northern Ghana.
Having served Ya-Na Abukari II in various capacities, including as a speechwriter and coordinator of external relations affairs, Tapha Mahamadu II has proven his dedication to the development of the region. His lineage as part of the royal family of Dagbon further reinforces his connection to the community and its traditions.
The Dalun Traditional Area, where Tapha Mahamadu II will serve as chief, is an important farming region located at the North-West of Tamale, near Kumbungu. With a focus on sustainable development, he is expected to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of the region.
Overall, Tapha Mahamadu II’s enskiment marks an important milestone for the community, and his dedication to peace, development, and harmony is a positive sign for the future of the Dagbon State and Northern Ghana.
