President Akufo-Addo with the Chiefs from Nzema East, Ellembelle, Jomoro, Ahanta West, Kwesimintsim, Effia, Takoradi, Sekondi, Essikado-Ketan and ShamaThe chiefs in the Sefwi area of the Western Region have reiterated their support for the creation of the Western North Region. They indicated that the initiative would help fast-track the needed development in the northern parts of the Western Region. This came to light when President Akufo-Addo interacted with the chiefs in the northern parts of the Western Region as part of his three-day working visit to the area. He noted that the creation of the Western North Region was purely for developmental purposes. The areas likely to form the Western North Region include Aowin-Suaman, Bia East District, Sefwi Wiawso Municipality and the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipal, all in the northern part of the region.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 12, 2018 11:03 UTC