TUC Opposes Dual Citizens Becoming MPs
Joshua Ansah The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned against opening Parliament to dual citizens, insisting that membership of the legislature must be reserved for people whose allegiance to Read More... The post TUC Opposes Dual Citizens Becoming MPs appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has expressed strong opposition to allowing dual citizens to become MPs in Ghana, arguing that membership of the legislature should be confined to individuals whose allegiance to the country is unwavering. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah cautioned against changing the constitutional restriction that prevents Ghanaians with foreign citizenship from contesting parliamentary elections without first renouncing their foreign citizenship.
The union believes that anyone holding public office should have an undivided commitment to Ghana. The TUC also called for a more inclusive constitutional review process, urging the government to involve various stakeholders such as political parties, organized labor and other relevant groups. The union supported the proposal to increase the presidential term to five years but wants accompanying measures to enhance governance and accountability.
The TUC’s stance on the broader constitutional review process highlights its commitment to ensuring that any changes to Ghana’s supreme law reflect broad national consensus rather than the interests of a particular political administration.
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