Dr Afari Gyan – EC Boss
Representatives of four communities in the Garu-Tempane constituency, Gelakologo, Kugrago, Bugnatenga and Barboaka, have called on the Electoral Commission (EC) and the government to critically examine the demarcation of the constituency.
This, according to them, would ensure that the creation of the boundary does not cause conflict and instability in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East region.
The representatives noted that the four communities, all of which are suburbs of Garu, would fall under the new constituency to be created out of the Garu-Tempane constituency.
“These communities are in the core of Garu Township and therefore it looks quite unreasonable to create them out of the Garu constituency.
Reports say the new constituency’s capital is likely to sited at Woriyanga or Basyonde, 18 kilometers and 25 kilometers respectively from Garu.
“The first and unanimously agreed demarcation line was to be the river between Garu and Tempane, popularly called Tempane Bridge.”
Spokespersons for the four communities, Francis Awini Akologo, Cephas Asam, Peter Agomah and Braimah Charles Anambe, raised these concerns at a joint press conference organized at Garu in the Garu-Tempane District of the Upper East region.
According to the representatives, political interference would not be entertained because it could cause chaos in the Garu-Tempane district. They therefore called for proper and non-political consultation of all stakeholders to avert chaos in the Garu-Tempane District.
They however advised the chiefs in the area not to unduly influence authorities creating the boundary for fear of losing their jurisdiction.
“To conclude, we wish to stress that the Electoral Commission should, as a matter of urgency, come to Garu-Tempane constituency and do due diligence to ensure that a more acceptable boundary is created to avoid any confusion.”
From Ebo Bruce-Quansah, Garu