GaDangme Council

Welcome to the GaDangme Council Website

“I am very delighted to welcome you to our website. The GaDangme Council is in the process of establishing a database of all GaDangme professionals to relentlessly promote networking among GaDangmes, foster investor partnerships, enhance business opportunities and engender mutual support among GaDangmes.

We, therefore, invite all our people to rally around the GaDangme Council to achieve these noble objectives to help build Ghana our nation“

Hon. Ayikoi Otoo

(President, GaDangme Council)

About Us

GADANGME, popularly known as the GaDangme Council, is a non-governmental, non-political and a non-religious organization that was founded in 1999 with three primary objectives; namely:

The new Executive is headed by the Hon. Nii Ayikoi Otoo as President of GaDangme Council. Mr. Ayikoi Otoo was Attorney General & Minister of Justice from 2005 to 2006. He was also Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada from 2017 to 2020 and he is a distinguished member of the Ghana Bar.

Hon. Ayikoi Otoo is supported by Messrs. Ayaa Kodjo Armah and E. Oko Adjetey as I st and 2nd Vice President respectively. Other key officers are Madam Ophelia Ablorh (Treasurer) and Mrs. Eunice Nuerkie Ofoli-Annum (Secretary).

The first GaDangme Congress
Burning Issues

Latest News

HANDING OVER TO A NEW ADMINISTRATION

On Saturday, 14th of January 2023, a handing over ceremony took place to usher into office the new executives of the GaDangme Council. The in-coming officers are as follows:

  • Hon. Amb. Ayikoi Otoo (President)
  • Ayaa Kojo Armah (1st Vice-President)
  • Oko Adjetey Adjei (2nd Vice-President)
  • Prof. Bill Pupulampu (3rd Vice-President)
  • Madam Ophelia Ablorh (Treasurer)
  • Mrs. Eunice Nuerkie Ofoli-Annum (Acting Secretary)

New Initiatives

Oobakɛ / Mohee

In the course of the year, and by consensus, the GaDangme people have resolved to adopt Oobakɛ as our common welcome greeting. However, in the spirit of unity and inclusiveness, we continue to encourage the combined use of Oobakɛ–Mohee (or Mohee–Oobakɛ), depending on the GaDangme area in which one resides.

3 New FM Stations for GaDangme

Empowering Community Voices: We successfully secured Provisional Authorisation (Frequencies) to operate three community FM radio stations within the Greater-Accra Region to broadcast exclusively in the Ga and Dangme languages; a major step towards amplifying our voices, preserving our culture, and fostering unity across our communities.

Trainning of teachers to teach GaDangme languages

The GaDangme Council, in collaboration with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), is pleased to announce the launch of a fully-funded scholarship scheme for qualified GaDangme indigenes. This scholarship will provide full tuition, application fees, and hostel accommodation for the duration of the programme (undergraduate).

GaDangme Council - UPSA Scholarship

The GaDangme Council, in collaboration with the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), is pleased to announce the launch of a fully-funded scholarship scheme for qualified GaDangme indigenes. This scholarship will provide full tuition, application fees, and hostel accommodation for the duration of the programme (undergraduate).

GaDangme Samai - Atuu/Mohee

In collaboration with the GaDangme Upliftment Group we were able to assist them mount GaDangme Sama Atuu/ Mohee backdrops during Homowo and other Dangme Festivals to signify that we also have welcoming words. The President also took part in the sodcutting ceremony for the construction of a new maternity block for Prampram Hospital sponsored by GaDangme Europa Association.The Council met with the Greater-Accra Regional House of Chiefs and also the Regional Minister all in an attempt to explore collaboration in the our forward march.

Blog/Discussions

GADANGME INTERNATIONAL (USA AND CANADA) DONATED SEWINGS

GADANGME INTERNATIONAL (USA AND CANADA) DONATED SEWINGS

December 14, 2025
Executive members Joseph Ala Lomo and Belloc Tackie on behalf of GaDangme International ( USA and Canada ) presented 23 sewing machines to Hon. Ayikoi Otoo and Eugene Ayitey Armah of GaDangme Council...
Read More
CPPA PARTNERED WITH THE GADANGME COUNCIL FOR THE GADANGME COUNCIL OUTREACH PROGRAM

CPPA PARTNERED WITH THE GADANGME COUNCIL FOR THE GADANGME COUNCIL OUTREACH PROGRAM

December 10, 2025
The Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA), led by Dr (Pharm) Therestella Kwabla and supported by a dedicated team of members, proudly participated in the Gadangme Council’s Health Outreach...
Read More
VICTORY TASTES SWEETS! ACCRA COLLEGE CLAIMS TOP PRIZE AT GADANGME COUNCIL OUTREACH GAMES – Join the School That Breeds Winners!

VICTORY TASTES SWEETS! ACCRA COLLEGE CLAIMS TOP PRIZE AT GADANGME COUNCIL OUTREACH GAMES – Join the School That Breeds Winners!

December 9, 2025
The GaDangme Council Outreach Games was a truly joyful and unforgettable experience as GaDangme students from the University of Ghana, UPSA, Accra College of Education, Winneba College of Education...
Read More
The GaDangme Council Outreach Program didn’t just bring smiles; it ignited a wave of joy that swept through our community—discover how we turned hope into happiness!

The GaDangme Council Outreach Program didn’t just bring smiles; it ignited a wave of joy that swept through our community—discover how we turned hope into happiness!

December 8, 2025
The Outreach Programme, held at the Osu Presbyterian Church dated 6th December, 2025 under the inspiring theme “Reigniting GaDangme,” was a vibrant and memorable celebration of culture, unity and...
Read More

Community Forum

We are very keen to hear from and know your views about issues affecting GaDangme and Ghana as a whole. Please do feel free to join our discussion forum to contribute. Thank you!

Join the discussions on our WhatsApp platform
Scroll to Top