The Ahafo Region is a newly created region in Ghana with Goaso as its capital. The region has administrative and governmental legislature like all the ten already existing regions in Ghana. The region was carved out of the south-eastern part of the Brong Ahafo Region and was in fulfillment of a campaign promise made by New Patriotic Party. Prior to the 2016 Ghanaian general election , the then candidate Nana Akufo-Addo declared that when elected, he would explore the possibility of creating new regions out of some of the existing regions in Ghana in order to bring government closer to citizens.
19-461: The execution of plans for the creation of the regions was assigned to the newly created Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development which is under the leadership of Hon. Dan Botwe . Government of Ghana ministry charged with the responsibility of supervising the creation of new regions in Ghana. In March 2017, the ministry sent the blue print for the creation of the region along with others to
38-624: A president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. The government is elected by universal suffrage . Political parties became legal in mid-1992 after a ten-year hiatus. There are more than 20 registered political parties under the Fourth Republic. The two main parties are the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party . The National Democratic Congress
57-451: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Government of Ghana The Government of Ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments in Ghana . In January 1993, military government gave way to the Fourth Republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. The 1992 constitution divides powers among
76-765: Is a founding member of the non-aligned movement . Ghana favors international and regional political and economic co-operation, and is an active member of the United Nations and the African Union. Many Ghanaian diplomats and politicians hold positions in international organisations. These include Ghanaian diplomat and former Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi Annan , International Criminal Court Judge Akua Kuenyehia , former President Jerry John Rawlings and former President John Agyekum Kuffour who have both served as diplomats of
95-423: Is administered by a Chief Executive, representing the central government but deriving authority from an Assembly headed by a presiding member elected from among the members themselves. The current list is as follows: A referendum on 27 December 2018 approved the creation of Ahafo Region. Out of a total of 307,108 registered votes, 277.663 took part in the referendum with 276,763 (99.68 per cent) voting in favour of
114-528: Is known to be the bread basket of Ghana. The soil type in the region supports the production of both food and cash crops. The region is known for its large cocoa and cashew productions. The major agro-processing company in the region is the Mim Cashew & Agric Products company LTD located at Mim, Ahafo. Tourist Attractions in the Ahafo Region are: The Ahafo Region is bordered on the north by
133-695: Is one of the biggest mining companies in the world, currently have their mining operations in Kenyasi and Yamfo zones. Ahafo Region which is one of the forest belts in Ghana has a lot of forest reserves. Timber industry is the second highest employer in the Region. There are large and medium timber companies scattered across the Region. Notable among the timber companies in the region are Ayum Forest Products Co. Ltd, Exbo wood Co. Ltd, Ocean-wood Co. Ltd, Supremo-wood processing Co LTD , all in Mim, Ahafo . Ahafo Region
152-581: Is the dry season . The wet season is between about July and November with an average annual rainfall of 750 to 1050 mm (30 to 40 inches). The highest temperatures are reached at the end of the dry season, the lowest in December and January. However, the hot Harmattan wind from the Sahara blows frequently between December and the beginning of February. The temperatures can vary between 14 °C (59 °F) at night and 40 °C (104 °F) during
171-594: Is the successor organisation to Jerry John Rawlings ' Provisional National Defence Council which was in power from 1981 to 1992. The New Patriotic Party , found in 1992, is the successor to the Gold Coast's The Big Six independence achiever party United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC); the People's National Convention, and the Convention People's Party , successor to Kwame Nkrumah 's original party of
190-520: The Bono region , the east by Ashanti Region , the west by the Bono region , the south by the Western North Region and is made up of 6 districts. The Ahafo Region is part of the forest belt of Ghana and has a vegetation consists predominantly of fertile soil, grassland, especially savanna with clusters of drought-resistant trees such as baobabs or acacias . Between December and April
209-583: The Council of State . The council met over 36 times from the time of submission to August 2017. The final stage for the creation of the region was decided through a referendum by the people within the catchment of the new region on 27 December 2018. The political administration of the region is through the local government system. Under this administration system, the region is divided into six MMDA's (made up of 0 Metropolitan, 3 Municipal and 3 Ordinary Assemblies). Each District, Municipal or Metropolitan Assembly,
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#1732773184233228-842: The Volta region into two separated regions namely the Volta Region in the South and the Oti Region in the North. The Western Region was also to be split into the Western and Western-north regions. The Northern Region was to be split into North East, Savannah and the Northern regions. The Brong Ahafo Region was also to be split into three sections, namely Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Region respectively. This Ghana -related article
247-633: The National People's Congress of China , Zhou Tienong who visited Ghana and met with Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama . The legal system is based on the 1992 constitution, customary (traditional) law, and British common law . Court hierarchy consists of Supreme Court of Ghana (highest court), courts of appeal, and high courts of justice. Beneath these bodies are circuit, magisterial, and traditional courts. Extrajudicial institutions include public tribunals. Since independence, courts are relatively independent; this independence continues under
266-504: The Republic. Lower courts are being redefined and reorganized under the Republic. There are sixteen administrative regions of the Republic of Ghana which are divided into 6 metropolitan assemblies; 55 Municipal assemblies; and 216 districts, each with its own district assembly. Below districts are various types of councils, including 58 town or area councils; 108 zonal councils; and 626 area councils. Over 16,000 unit committees exist on
285-582: The United Nations. In September 2010, Ghana's former President John Atta Mills visited China on an official visit. Mills and China's former President Hu Jintao , marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, at the Great Hall of the People on 20 September 2010. China reciprocated with a visit in November 2011, by the vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of
304-415: The creation of the new region. 675 (0.24 per cent) rejected the motion and 225 rejected ballots representing 0.08% of total votes cast. The region was created on 13 February 2019 by Constitutional Instrument 114. Goaso was announced as the capital of the new region. Residents of Ahafo Region are predominantly Agriculture farmers who produce both cash crop and food crops . The predominant cash crop grown in
323-527: The day. 7°00′N 2°27′W / 7.000°N 2.450°W / 7.000; -2.450 Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development The Ministry of Regional Re-organisation is Government of Ghana ministry charged with the responsibility of supervising the creation of new regions in Ghana. The ministry is headed by Hon. Dan Botwe . It was created in January 2017 by President Akufo-Addo . President Akufo-Addo promised to split
342-399: The region is cocoa . Plantain and Cassava are the major food crops produced in the region and these farm produce are mainly from Sankore , Kwadwo Addaikrom , and Asumura localities. The Region is endowed with rich natural resources such as Gold , Diamonds , Timber . Gold deposit abounds in large quantities in Mim , Kenyasi and Yamfo zones. Newmont Gold Ghana Limited which
361-453: The same name, which was the incumbent government of Ghana for 10 years from declaration of independence in 1957 to 1966, winning elections in 1956, 1960, and 1965. The National Democratic Congress won the presidential and parliamentary elections in 1992, 1996, 2008 and 2012. The New Patriotic Party won the presidential and parliamentary elections in 2000, 2004, and 2016. Since independence, Ghana has been devoted to ideals of nonalignment and
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