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 Ghanaian society. It is located in the Volta River region of Ghana.[3][4]

The current traditional chief of Godenu is Togbe Osei III. He is owes allegiance to the Fiaga of Gbi.

Name Godenu means Be Steadfast with God.

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.

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.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Ghana's Chieftaincy Institution: Setting the pace for Africa | Ghana News Agency (GNA)". Archived from the original on 2019-08-01. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  2. ^ "National Commission on Culture". Archived from the original on 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2019-12-30.
  3. ^ "Constitution of the Republic of Ghana". Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  4. ^ Moehl, John Frederic (2001). Proposal for an African Network on Integrated Irrigation and Aquaculture: Proceedings of a Workshop Held in Accra, Ghana, 20-21 September 1999. Food & Agriculture Org. ISBN 978-92-5-104704-0. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Traditional Ruler". Archived from the original on 2018-12-27. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
  6. ^ https://help-godenu.org/about-us/
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godenu
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