8 Questions
According to the Local Governance Act, who has the power to declare any area within Ghana to be a district?
The President
What happens to the districts that were in existence before the commencement of the Local Governance Act?
They continue to exist
What is the role of the Electoral Commission in the creation of new districts?
To make appropriate recommendations
Under what circumstances can a district be created according to the Local Governance Act?
At the discretion of the President
What factors does the Electoral Commission consider before making recommendations to the President under subsection (3)?
The population size and geographical contiguity of the area
What is the highest political authority in a district, municipality, or metropolis according to the text?
The District Assembly
What is the minimum population required for a district to be considered by the Electoral Commission?
75,000 people
Under what circumstances can the Electoral Commission review the areas of authority of sub-district structures?
After a national population census
Test your knowledge on the creation of districts in Ghana with this informative quiz! Learn about the Local Governance Act of 2016 and the powers given to the President to declare new districts and assign names. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about the process of district creation in Ghana.
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