At a recent press conference, Mr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, announced that government will soon present to Parliament the necessary legislative instrument for the creation of new districts across the country.
In total, 42 new districts are expected to be established nationwide, with GH₵40 million allocated to support the process. Already, five districts have been created. Mr. Ampofo, speaking at a durbar of chiefs in Dodowa (Greater Accra Region), emphasised that the initiative will follow consultations with key stakeholders.
The primary aim of this exercise is to strengthen local governance and ensure more effective management and development across Ghana.
Regional Breakdown of the New Districts
Greater Accra – 5,
Eastern – 5,
Brong Ahafo – 4,
Volta – 7,
Central – 2,
Ashanti – 4,
Upper East – 3,
Upper West– 2,
Western – 4,
Northern – 7
The creation of districts inevitably ties into constitutional provisions on electoral boundaries. Under Article 45 of the 1992 Constitution, the Electoral Commission (EC) is the final authority in demarcating constituency boundaries.
Article 47(3) provides that Constituency boundaries must ensure that inhabitants are, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota.
Article 47(5) also provides for the EC must review Ghana’s constituencies at intervals of not less than seven years, or within twelve months after a census, and may alter boundaries accordingly.
Article 48 provides procedures for resolving grievances arising from boundary demarcations.
These provisions highlight the importance of approaching district creation objectively, balancing governance needs with constitutional requirements.
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