The Creation of the Guan Constituency: The True Position Of The Law
By Kow Essuman, Esq.
DEC 24, 2020
In the last few days, there have been discussions in the media and on social media regarding the creation of a new Guan Constituency. It is important that as these discussions are taking place, there is accurate information in the public domain to give Ghanaians the opportunity to understand the constitutionally laid down process for the creation of a new constituency, and the steps taken so far by the relevant constitutional institutions in respect of creating the Guan Constituency.
First of all, on 9th November, 2020, Parliament passed the legislative instrument for the creation of Guan District – Local Government (Guan District Assembly) (Establishment) Instrument, 2020. Until its creation, Guan District was part of Jasikan District, and under Buem Constituency. The creation of the Guan District meant that the Electoral Commission (“EC”) was now under an obligation to c