Dagbamatey
Dakpamatey | |
|---|---|
| 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.
- ^ a b "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.