Which six new administrative regions were officially created in Ghana in February 2019?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ahafo, Bono East, North East, Oti, Savannah, and Western North
- Step 1: The six new regions carved out in 2019 are Ahafo and Bono East (from Brong-Ahafo), North East and Savannah (from Northern), Oti (from Volta), and Western North (from Western). Step 2. Each was given its own regional coordinating council and regional capital. Answer: Ahafo, Bono East, North East, Oti, Savannah, and Western North. Why not the others: Upper East, Central, etc. were created earlier; Brong-Ahafo was divided and ceased to exist as a single entity.
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