The Wa Naa's Palace is the seat of the paramount chief of the Wala people and the most important traditional building in the Upper West Region. Built in the Sudanese mud-brick style, it presents a striking facade of thick earthen walls punctuated by the wooden toron poles that are characteristic of Sahelian mosque architecture adapted for secular use. The compound has an organic, sculptural quality — walls that look hand-shaped because they are, replastered each year by the community after the rains.
Visitors can arrange to see the exterior and, with the right timing and a respectful approach, sometimes view the forecourt. The palace is still an active political seat, so behave accordingly — ask before photographing and dress conservatively. The nearby chief's court area comes alive on Fridays when petitioners and elders gather, offering a window into the traditional governance system that runs parallel to Ghana's modern administration.