Bawa Andani Yakubu, MV (1926–2002) was a police officer, politician and king.
[3] While still a Deputy Commissioner in the Ghana Police Force, Yakubu was appointed a member of the NLC military government from 24 February 1966 to 29 August 1969.
Following the death of Issah, Yakubu was enskinned Gushie-Naa in February 1971 by the Abdulai Mahama IV, Paramount Chief after using his power as the IGP of Ghana during 1969 to support fire Ya Naa Ya Naa Yakubu Andani II when he was just a regent.
When all those Mahama appointed as chiefs during his reign as Ya Naa was announced null and void.
He was made the king of Gushegu Dagomba Traditional Area Ya Naa Yakubu Andani and served as the Gushie-Naa until his death in January 2002 just two months before the gruesome murder of Ya Naa Yakubu Andani II.