The Ghana Northern Union, unlike the other Ghanaian Associations in greater Chicago area,  which are characteristically more homogeneous in nature, this group is quite heterogeneous: That is, we come from five different regions and of course, we have different cultures and beliefs; and we speak different languages; some of which are mutually unintelligible. But the good thing is that, in the United States we live in unity and prove the fact that unity in diversity is one of the richest ways of building our Union. Our unity has triumphed based on the existence of mutual love, harmony, and respect for one another, despite having differences in so many ways like religion, language, and culture.

The Ghana Northern Union was initially made up of three regions, namely Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions. But in December 2018, following a legislative instrument a referendum was voted upon to break Northern Ghana further into five regions. For that reason, the Union is now made up of five regions. A brief historical, linguistic, cultural and geographical perspective of the five regions that make up the Ghana Northern Union could be of great interest to Ghana Council of Chicago or to the curious reader.

• The Northern Region is one of the sixteen regions of Ghana. It is located in the north of the country and was the largest of the sixteen regions. The region’s capital is Tamale. Major languages spoken in the Northern Region are: Dagbanli, Nawuri, and Kokomba. Some tourist attractions in the region are: Naa Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, Saakpoli Slaves wells, Naa Binbegu Boabab Tree also in Yendi, Buntaga Irrigation Dam^, Sabali (River Oti) and the Nawuni River (White Volta).
• The Savannah Region is one of the newest regions of Ghana and yet the largest region in the country. Damongo is the capital of the new Savannah Region. Major languages spoken in the Savannah Region are: Gonja, Kamara, Safalba, Hanga, and Templima. Places of interest that one can visit while in the Savannah Region are; Mole National Park, Bui National Park (but now defunct due to Bui National Dam), and the Larabanga Mystic Stone, located on the outskirts of Larabanga. The stone is known to return to its original place of rest after several attempts of moving it to a different location. In the 1950s, some British road constructors were compelled to redirect a major road after 3 attempts to remove the stone.
•  The North East Region is located in the north of the country. The region’s capital is Nalerigu, and the major languages spoken in the North-East Region are: Mampruli, Chakosi/Anufo, Moar/Bimoba, and Moshi.