Another Consultative Assembly isn’t the answer – Kpebu tells NPP

Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for advocating a Consultative Assembly as part of the ongoing constitutional review process. Kpebu's remarks came after the NPP declined government's plans to review the 1992 Constitution. At a press conference on September 17, 2026, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, announced the NPP's opposition to the changes in Parliament and their stance against them at the referendum.

Kpebu acknowledged the spirit of the NPP's proposal, particularly the call for wider consultation, but expressed doubts about whether another Consultative Assembly was the appropriate method. He argued that consultation could occur through other means, not just a consultative assembly. Kpebu also questioned why Ghana should revert to the same model used in 1992, instead of engaging the NPP directly to find common ground. He suggested an online ballot of what the NPP agrees on before proceeding to the referendum.

Kpebu believes some proposed reforms could be resolved through direct talks between the government and opposition, while others could be marked as areas of broad agreement. He specifically named the four-year presidential term and the system for electing Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as reforms he thinks should remain unchanged.

Kpebu also advocated for non-partisan MMDCE elections, emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections. He cautioned that creating more bureaucratic structures, such as another Consultative Assembly, could delay the entire review process, potentially postponing it until after 2028.