Lack of consensus threatens to prolong constitutional reform process – Baffour Awuah
The constitutional reform process risks being prolonged if government fails to build consensus among the major political parties and stakeholders, Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has warned.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the Manhyia South MP and member of the H. Kwasi Prempeh Committee, has warned that the lack of consensus among political parties and stakeholders could prolong the constitutional reform process. Speaking to Joy News’ PM Express, Awuah stated that his party had developed its own position paper after thorough consultations with key stakeholders, including the NDC, NPP, government, and former presidents.
He rejected the notion that the party’s position paper was submitted too late, emphasizing that the proposed amendments would significantly impact Ghana's constitutional order. Awuah highlighted the practical challenge of educating voters ahead of a referendum on potentially contentious provisions, questioning how even his grandmother in Achiase would comprehend and vote on every amendment.
He urged the government to anticipate and address divergent positions before initiating the formal process, warning that failing to do so could lead to a protracted constitutional reform process. The NPP’s position paper has been submitted to party leader Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and will be released before the year's end, advocating for a different approach to the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives compared to the government’s stance.
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