The Constitutional Review Committee has engaged Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in nationwide consultations aimed at reforming Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. During the meeting, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the need for a Constitution that reflects Ghana’s unique context and national aspirations, cautioning against adopting foreign governance models without consideration for local realities.
Speaker Bagbin advocated for structural reforms in Ghana’s electoral and parliamentary systems, including a shift toward proportional representation. He believes this would create opportunities for underrepresented groups such as youth, women, persons with disabilities, and traditional leaders in Parliament. He also highlighted the need for stronger regulation of political party financing.
The Speaker further called for greater empowerment of constitutional bodies like the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), which he said plays a critical role in promoting civic awareness and participatory governance. Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, appreciated Speaker Bagbin’s input and pledged to incorporate his concerns into the committee’s final proposals.
The consultations form part of the committee’s efforts to gather diverse perspectives on constitutional reforms. The committee faces the challenge of balancing competing interests and views as it works towards developing proposals that will shape Ghana’s constitutional future.
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