Gbi-Godenu is a divisional chieftaincy of the traditional area of
Hohoe
Hohoe Municipal is one of the 25 administrative districts of the Volta Region of Ghana. It was carved out of the former Kpando District. It was established by the Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2072) of 2012. The Municipality has a total land ar ...
recognized within of the Constitution of Ghana and legislation regulating the "Headquarters" in Ghanaian society. It is located in the
Volta River
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region of
Ghana
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.
The current traditional chief of Godenu is
Togbe Osei III
''Togbe'' Osei III (born 18 August 1966) is the ''Togbe'' of Godenu.
Life
''Togbe'' Osei III was born on August 18, 1966.
He attended and formed some of Ghana's top schools before taking the National Service Exam.
''Togbe'' working career star ...
. 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.
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
A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the Pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the Christian denomination, church or the country, especially in a military capacity. Knighthood ...
or
dame
''Dame'' is an honorific title and the feminine form of address for the honour of damehood in many Christian chivalric orders, as well as the Orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom, British honours system and those of several oth ...
s:
* The
Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu
The Royal Order of the Elephant of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana.
The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III.
Medals and grades
The Order is ...
is granted in three classes, often as a hereditary award.
* The
Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu
The Royal Order of the Lion of Godenu is a dynastic Order of Merit in the sub-national kingdom of Godenu, Volta Region of Ghana.
The current Grand Master of the Order is the traditional ruler Togbe Osei III.
Medals and Grades
The Order is awa ...
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.
Also, there is a Help Godenu Medal of Merit since 2016.
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.
[https://help-godenu.org/about-us/]
External links
* http://www.royalgodenu.org
* https://help-godenu.org/
References
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Geography of Ghana