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Jakpa Palace

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The Jakpa Palace

The Ndewura Jakpa Palace is the seat of the Yagbonwura, as well as his official residence and meeting area.[1] It is located at Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region in Ghana.[2][3][4][5]

History

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One of the initial two palaces was built in the 1970s.[6]

Architecture

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The palace is of Malian architectural designs.[6]

Renovation

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In April 2024, John Mahama cut the sod for the rebuild of the palace for the overlord of the Gonjas in Ghana.[7][8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Bawumia Enskinned Unity Chief". DailyGuide Network. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  2. ^ "Jakpa Palace prepares to host John Mahama on Sunday". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  3. ^ "Ghana Month Series: The tradition of Jakpa Palace at Damongo - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  4. ^ "New Yagbonwura outdoored at Jakpa Palace in Damongo". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  5. ^ "MINISTRY OF CHIEFTAINCY AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRSC MOURNS WITH GONJA KINGDOM – Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  6. ^ a b "Mahama cuts sod for construction of new multipurpose Jakpa palace in Damongo - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. ^ Korankye, Kester Aburam (28 April 2024). "Mahama cuts sod for new Jakpa palace in Damongo". Graphic Online. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  8. ^ Abedu-Kennedy, Dorcas (2024-04-27). "Mahama cuts sod for construction of Jakpa Palace [Photos]". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  9. ^ "Mahama cuts sod for new Jakpa palace in Damongo". 2024-04-28. Retrieved 2024-04-28.

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