Dr. Kojo Asante, a Senior Research Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has called on Ghanaians to take a keen interest in the country’s constitutional reforms.
Speaking at the launch of the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Platform on Constitutional Reform, Dr. Asante emphasized that the 1992 constitution concentrates too much power in the hands of the president, leading to politically motivated appointments.
“There is a need for a strategy to change certain aspects of the constitution to improve governance,” Dr. Asante stressed. He lamented that Ghanaians have shown apathy towards constitutional reform issues, despite three previous attempts to amend the 1992 constitution.
According to Dr. Asante, many Ghanaians believe the constitution has loopholes that could potentially lead to instability or even a coup d’etat. He urged citizens to support efforts to review and reform the constitution.
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, Convenor of Democracy Hub called on civil society organizations to educate ordinary Ghanaians about the importance of constitutional reforms.
“It is time for Ghanaians to understand the significance of constitutional review for the country’s democracy,” Barker-Vormawor said. The CSO Platform on Constitutional Reform aims to promote awareness and drive change in Ghana’s governance system.
The call for constitutional reforms comes amid concerns about the concentration of power in the executive arm of government and the need for greater accountability and transparency in governance.
Report by Bernard K Dadzie: Greater Accra Region
