Academic activities have officially resumed in the Yendi Municipality after a temporary closure of schools to allow residents, students and teachers to mourn the passing of the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II.
Schools across the municipality reopened on Monday, July 20, bringing an end to the week-long suspension of classes that was announced following the death of the revered traditional ruler.
The temporary closure was ordered last week after the sudden passing of the Yaa Naa on July 12, a development that plunged the Dagbon Kingdom into mourning and prompted a series of traditional rites and prayers in honour of the late monarch.
Educational authorities directed all schools in the municipality to suspend academic activities from Monday to Friday to enable students, teachers and school administrators to participate in the mourning period and observe the customs associated with the death of the King of Dagbon.
The decision affected both public and private educational institutions within the municipality, with classes halted to allow the community to pay its last respects to the traditional leader, whose death has been described as a significant loss to Dagbon and Ghana’s chieftaincy institution.
Following the observance of the third-day prayers held last Thursday, schools have now resumed normal academic work, with students returning to their classrooms to continue teaching and learning.
The reopening comes at a crucial period in the academic calendar, as basic schools across Ghana are currently conducting their end-of-term examinations ahead of the vacation.
The brief interruption to classes had raised concerns among some parents and education stakeholders about the academic calendar.
However, with lessons now back in session, schools are expected to continue examinations and complete the remaining academic activities for the term.
Teachers have also resumed their instructional duties, while school authorities are expected to make the necessary adjustments to ensure that any lessons affected by the temporary closure are adequately covered before schools break for the holidays.
Although academic activities have resumed, the Dagbon Kingdom remains in an official period of mourning, with traditional rites continuing in honour of the late Yaa Naa Mahama Abukari II.
As part of the funeral observances, the seventh-day prayers for the late king are scheduled to take place on Friday, July 24, and are expected to attract traditional leaders, government officials, religious leaders and members of the public from across the country.
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