President Mahama encourages Ghanaians to actively participate in the Constitutional Review Process by submitting recommendations. He highlights the importance of refining the 1992 Constitution to better reflect the people’s aspirations and strengthen democracy. The initiative aims to address governance weaknesses to prevent any threats to national stability.
President John Dramani Mahama has called upon all Ghanaians to engage in the ongoing Constitutional Review Process by submitting their recommendations and memoranda to the Constitutional Review Committee. He emphasized that this initiative is crucial for aligning the constitutional framework with the aspirations of the Ghanaian populace and for facilitating national progress.
During his address on March 6, at Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary Celebration in Accra, President Mahama acknowledged that while the 1992 Constitution has provided a stable governance framework, it is not without flaws. He reiterated the necessity of refining the Constitution, citing the initiation of the constitutional review process by the late President John Evans Atta Mills in 2010, which established the Constitutional Review Commission.
President Mahama noted that the previous administration, under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, also engaged in constitutional reviews. In response to changing national and global dynamics, he has constituted a new Constitutional Review Committee tasked with conducting a thorough reassessment of the Constitution.
He remarked, “This endeavor is essential as the strength of our democracy, the integrity of our constitutional order, and the rule of law require continuous renewal.” He further implored Ghanaians to address existing governance weaknesses proactively, rather than allowing them to threaten national stability.
Quoting Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the founding President of Ghana, he stated, “The forces that unite us are inherently and far greater than the divisions imposed upon us.” The ceremony was graced by former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, accompanied by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and former Presidents Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor. The government relocated the traditional national day parade to the forecourt of the Presidency to achieve cost savings.
In conclusion, President Mahama’s appeal for citizen engagement in the Constitutional Review Process underscores the importance of collective efforts to refine Ghana’s constitutional framework. His acknowledgment of existing flaws, alongside calls for proactive governance, aims to strengthen democracy and national stability. The involvement of Ghanaians in this process is essential to ensure that the Constitution reflects their aspirations and supports national progress.
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