Hassan Ayariga challenges Mahama over BRICS move, demands parliamentary consultation
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga, has challenged President John Dramani Mahama over the government’s plan to pursue Ghana’s membership of BRICS, demanding parliamentary scrutiny and public consultation on the decision. In a statement issued on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Dr Ayariga questioned whether Cabinet could determine Ghana’s long-term…
In a recent press conference, the leader of the All People's Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, questioned President John Dramani Mahama's decision to seek Ghana's membership in BRICS without parliamentary consultation and public participation. Ayariga argued that the government's authority to make such a decision without broader input is questionable, given the implications it has for the nation's long-term economic and geopolitical commitments.
He cited Article 1(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which states that sovereignty resides in the people of Ghana, and urged the President to remain accountable to the citizens. Ayariga further insisted that democratic governance extends beyond periodic elections to include consultations and participation in decisions affecting the country's future.
He urged President Mahama to present the BRICS matter to Parliament for deliberation and a decision, and called on the government to provide clear information about the proposal's contents, implications, and expected benefits to the Ghanaian people.
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