The Yendi Municipal Education Directorate has announced the temporary closure of schools in the municipality as Dagbon observes the official mourning period for Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II.
Education authorities said the decision will allow students, teachers and school staff to take part in activities connected to the mourning period. The Directorate said the closure is temporary and applies to schools within the municipality.
According to the Education Directorate, schools will resume academic activities after the official mourning period ends. Authorities said they will communicate reopening dates through the appropriate channels.
The Directorate urged parents and guardians to follow updates from school administrators.
The temporary closure follows the death and burial of Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II, the Overlord of Dagbon. Traditional leaders, government officials and thousands of mourners have gathered in Yendi to pay their respects. The mourning period remains an important cultural event for the Dagbon Kingdom.
The passing of a Yaa-Naa carries deep cultural and traditional importance. The mourning period includes customary rites that honor the late king and preserve Dagbon traditions. Residents from across the kingdom often travel to Yendi to participate in these ceremonies.
Education Authorities Seek Smooth Coordination
The Education Directorate said the temporary closure will help schools coordinate activities during the mourning period. Officials also said the measure will reduce disruptions while large numbers of people gather in Yendi.
The Directorate encouraged families to support students as they prepare to return to school after the observances conclude. School officials are expected to announce reopening dates after consultations with the relevant authorities.
Until then, education officials have advised students and parents to monitor official communication from their schools.
The temporary closure reflects the municipality’s effort to balance academic activities with an event of major traditional importance.
