Elements within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have expressed fear that government is attempting to gerrymander with the creation of the additional 45 Constituencies.
Some members of the party have already taken the issue to court leading to heated debates on the floor of Parliament over the newly introduced Constitutional Instrument.
The Chairman of the NPP, Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey has also called on the Electoral Commission to exercise restraint with the creation of the new constituencies.
In an interview with Citi News he pointed out that “this is not something to rush into, especially with only a few months to the election and then you are rushing it through.”
According to the Party Chairman, there are a lot of anomalies surrounding the creation of the new constituencies that the Electoral Commission needs to look into. In his opinion, the Commission was failing to consider the position of the courts and Parliament on the matter.
Speaking to Citi News, however, Hon. Iddrisu urged the NPP to welcome the decision of the Electoral Commission and begin moves to capture those new seats instead of making allegations.
According to him, “the mandate for the creation of districts lies within the executive authority of the President. And that of constituencies lies with the Electoral commission.
"Besides, the Ghanaian Electorates are sensitive enough to know which party to vote for whether you gerrymander or not.”
Below is a list of the new constituencies which are to be created.
GREATER ACCRA REGION
Bortiano-Nglishie Amanfo (Weija)
Anyaa/Sowutoum
Amasaman divided from Trobu
Ayawaso North
Okaikoe Central
Ablekuma West
Tema Central
BRONG AHAFO REGION
Berekum East / West
Dorma Municipal
Banda Ahenkro
Pru East/ Pru West
Sene West
CENTRAL REGION
Cape Coast South
Gomoa Central
Awutu Senya East
Assin Central
WESTERN REGION
Kwesimintim
Wassa East
Bodi
Bia East and West
UPPER EAST REGION
Bolga Central
Garu
UPPER WEST REGION
Daffiama/Bussie
EASTERN REGION
Aburi
Asene/Akroso/Manso
Achiase
Atiwa East/West
Fanteakwa North/South
NORTHERN REGION
Damango
Kparibeto
Zabzugu
Sagnarigu North/East
Yunyoo
ASHANTI REGION
Obuasi West/East
Manso Nkwanta
Manso Edubia
Atwima Nwabiagya
Manhyia South n North
Afigya kwabre South n North
Ejisu n Juapeng
Asante Akim Central
Sekyere Afram Plsains
Ahafo Anjo Southwest n East
VOLTA REGION
Akatsi South n North
Agotime- Ziope
Kpando
Afadzato South
Krachi Nohumuru
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