The evolution of the local government system in Ghana parallels the pattern of emergence of its counter part in Nigeria. Ghana, like is a multiethnic society where the various ethnic groups had their own pattern of government.
But all this was to change as soon as the British colonial masters made effective occupation of Ghana, which was at that time known as Gold Coast.
Beginning in 1850, the coastal regions increasingly came under the control of the Governor of the British fortresses, who was assisted by the executive council and legislative councils.
The executive council was a small advisory body of European officials that
recommended law and voted taxes, subject to the Governor’s approval.
The legislative council included the members of the executive council and unofficial members initially chosen from British commercial interest.
After 1900 three chiefs and three other Africans were added to the legislative council, though the inclusion of Africans from Asante and the Northern Territories did not take place until much later.
The legislative council included the members of the executive council and unofficial members initially chosen from British commercial interest.
After 1900 three chiefs and three other Africans were added to the legislative council, though the inclusion of Africans from Asante and the Northern Territories did not take place until much later.