Ghana: North East Region Created - Nalerigu Is Capital

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 12th February, 2019, presented Constitutional Instrument No. 116 (C.I 116) to the Overlord of Mamprugu, Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, head of a delegation from the North East Region, signifying, officially, the creation of the region.

At a ceremony at Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo stated that he has charged the Minister for the Northern Region, Hon. Salifu Saeed, to act as caretaker Minister for the North East Region, until a substantive Minister is appointed.

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