Dagbamatey
Dagbamatey
Dakpamatey | |
|---|---|
  Dagbamatey Location in Ghana | |
| Coordinates: 6°03′16″N 0°49′32″E / 6.05444°N 0.82556°E | |
| Country |  Ghana |
| Region | Volta Region |
| District | Akatsi South District |
| Time zone | GMT |
| • Summer (DST) | GMT |
Dagbamatey (also known as Dakpamatey)[1] is a town located in Akatsi South District in the Volta Region of Ghana.[2][3] The town is known for the Afetorku Gbordzi (which means Afetorku Shrine).[4][5] The people of Dagbamatey celebrate the Apetorku Easter Festival.[6][7]
History
As at 2019, the Chief of Dagbamatey is Torgbui Klu Agudzeamegah ll and the queen mother of Dagbamatey is Mama Adzahlor lll.[8]
Institutions
- Dagbamatey Basic School[8]
Notable native
- Sergeant Michael Dotse Dzamesi[9]
References
- ↑ "Dagbamatey: A town of uncommon serenity and sacred harmony without a single church - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ Okyere, Gertrude (2024-03-31). "Dagbamatey: A town of uncommon serenity, sacred harmony without a single church". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Akatsi South: 'Okada man' stabs colleague to death over passenger". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Apetorku Shrine". www.dagbamete.org. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "The sacred heart of Dagbamatey, Afetorku Gbordzi Shrine; A beacon of blessings and community development - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ GNA (2021-04-03). "Traditionalists gather to mark annual Apetorku Easter Festival at Dagbamatey". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Traditionalists gather to mark annual Apetorku Easter Festival at Dagbamatey | News Ghana". News Ghana. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- 1 2 "Dagbamatey basic school receives donations | News Ghana". News Ghana. 2019-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ↑ "Sergeant Dzamesi Laid To Rest". DailyGuide Network. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2024-04-09.