Ikposo

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Plateaux region: Amou, Ogou, and Wawa prefectures, mostly Amlamé, Amou-Oblo, and Atakpamé.

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Ghana

Language NameAkposo

User Population

7,500 in Ghana (2003).

Location

Volta region: Jasikan district, near Togo border.

Alternate Names

Akposso, Ikposo, Ikposso, Kposo

Dialects

Amou Oblou, Ikponu, Iwi (Uwi), Litime (Badou), Logbo, Uma.

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Language Use

Positive attitudes. Also use Éwé [ewe].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Community-sponsored vernacular literacy materials are available.

Other Comments

Traditional religion.