Ahafo MPs support creation of new region

Members of Parliament (MPs) from constituencies in the Ahafo areas in the Brong Ahafo Region are backing calls for the creation of a new region from the existing territory.
According to them, the split would promote peace, unity and cohesion in the development of the area.

The MPs demonstrated their support and commitment by making donations of GH¢ 5000 each with a promise to donate more to the Commission of Enquiry to facilitate their work.

This came to light last Friday at a public hearing organised by the Commission to collate views on the creation of the region at Hwidiem in the Asutifi South District of the Brong Ahafo Region.

In his contribution, Mr Joseph Benhazin Daha, MP for Asutifi North called for a vigorous campaign for the creation of the region during the referendum.

The campaign for the creation of the region, he said, should be devoid of insults and violence.

Bono family

“At this stage, I will want our Bono family to know that we do not harbour anything against them. What we are seeking to do is break our developmental challenges into bits for efficient and effective management through the creation of the new region. So let’s put aside our differences and work towards improving the living standards of our people,” he said.
Commission of Enquiry

He believed the turnout at the hearings alone was enough to convince the commissioners to recommend to the President that the Ahafo Region should be created.

The Commission of Enquiry is currently hearing arguments for the creation of the Ahafo Region after taking views and reasons from petitioners of the Bono East Region.

The region presented two petitions for the creation of the Bono East Region and Ahafo Region, out of the Brong Ahafo Region.