Godenu
Gbi-Godenu is a divisional chieftaincy of the traditional area of Hohoe[1][2] recognized within of the Constitution of Ghana and legislation regulating the "Headquarters" in Gananese society. It is located in the Volta River region of Ghana.[3][4]
Gbi Godenu | |
|---|---|
Ville | |
  Gbi Godenu Location of Gbi Godenu in Volta Region | |
| Coordinates: 7°6′13″N 0°27′5″E | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | Hohoe Traditional Area (GBI Dzigbe) |
| Elevation | 535 m (1,755 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 13.000 |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
The current traditional chief of Godenu is Togbe Osei III. He is owes allegiance to the Fiaga of Gbi.
The Gbi-Godenu area covers 18 square kilometers with approximately 13,000 inhabitants in four places near Hohoe.[5]
Talking River
A tourist attraction and enigmatic symbol of Godenu is the so-called "Talking River". According to tradition the river communicates with the ancients, the togbe (even those of the neighboring towns and cities) and other persons of "strong spirit" and in a sort of oracle points the way forward, including for the future of the town of Godenu itself . Another attraction of the river is its small islets, some with denser vegetation cover and others made of stones, which give the landscape its shape.
Dynastic orders
As a way of raising funds and materials for the development of the village of Godenu (urbanized area of the "chieftaincy"), Togbe established a small honorific system of European inspiration for the village. The reigning togbe grants two insignias in recognition of the faithful followers of the chief, making them honorary knights or dames:[6]
- The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is granted in three classes, often as a hereditary award.[7]
- The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu is awarded in five classes. The Order may be granted as a non-hereditary or hereditary award. The order is rarely granted as an hereditary award and only in the form of a Grand Cross.[8]
Help Godenu
Help Godenu - Help for Godenu "is a non-profit association dedicated to the education, health and peaceful coexistence of religions in the Kingdom of Godenu.[9]
External links
References
- http://www.ghananewsagency.org/features/ghana-s-chieftaincy-institution-setting-the -pace-for-africa-71373
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2019-12-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/republic/constitution.php?id=Gconst22.html
- https://books.google.com/books?id=CqpTzOPLARsC&pg = PA40 & lpg = PA40 & dq = godenu + hohoe & source = bl / ots = h1urkcr6mq & sig = gH_3L1_8T3rvofBOE3q3WdT2OlE & sa = X & ved = 0ahUKEwjO766u6LnbAhVIiZAKHRpYCJc4ChDoAQgmMAA # v = onepage & q = godenu% 20hohoe & f = false
- "Traditional Ruler".
- http://www.docelinajes.org/2017/04/concesion-ad-alfredo-lopez-ares-de-la-grande-cruz-de-la-orden-del-leon-godenu-bestowed-by-sm-el-rey-togbe-osei-iii/
- "Order of the Elephant".
- "Order of the Lion".
- https://help-godenu.org/about-us/