the Konkomba, Bimoba, Chekosi, Basaari, Chamba, Wala, Gurusi and Zantasi. The seat of the Ya-Na or king of Dagbon (literally translated as "King of Absolute Power") is a collection of lion and cow skins. Thus, the Dagbon or its political system is often called the Yendi Skin (not throne or crown or stool). Another characteristic of the Dagomba is that their houses are arranged in a certain order, where the chief or elderly man has his hut built in the centre. Chieftaincy One of the major features of Dagomba society is chieftaincy. Their system of chieftaincy is very hierarchical, with the Yaa-Naa, or paramount King, at its head and a tiered system of rulers below him. In Dagbon, chiefs traditionally sit on a stack of skins. Notable Dagombas Yakubu II - Last King of Dagbon. Aliu Mahama - Former Vice President of Ghana from 2000 to 2008. Haruna Yakubu - A past Vice Chancellor of University for Development Studies. Haruna Iddrisu - A Ghanaian politician. Afa Ajura - founder and leader of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa'a Islamic sect in Ghana See also List of people from Dagbon List of rulers of the Kingdom of Dagbon Dagbani language Moore language Bugum Chugu (Fire Festival in Dagbon) Mossi people Naming customs of the Dagomba people References Muslim communities in Africa Ethnic groups in Ghana History of Ghana Former monarchies of Africa Former countries in Africa Islam in Ghana