Parliament must not be a spectator in BRICS decision – Hassan Ayariga
The Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called on Parliament to scrutinise the government’s proposed move to join BRICS, warning against excluding elected representatives from major national decisions. In a press statement issued on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Dr Ayariga urged the Speaker of Parliament, the Majority and Minority leadership, and all Members…
Former APC leader Hassan Ayariga has warned that Ghana's Parliament should not be a passive observer when the government considers joining the BRICS alliance. In a press statement on October 17, 2026, Ayariga called on the Speaker, Majority and Minority leaders, and all Members of Parliament to demand a full briefing from the Foreign Affairs Minister on the proposed partnership.
He insisted that Parliament must scrutinize the economic justification, expected benefits, risks, financial implications, and legal obligations before making a decision. Ayariga stressed that any agreement qualifying as a treaty under Article 75 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution must follow proper ratification procedures, even if parliamentary approval is not legally required.
He rejected claims that winning an election grants a government unrestricted power to make major decisions without wider consultation. The APC leader outlined five demands he wants the government to meet before proceeding with the BRICS arrangement, including publishing a comprehensive policy document, presenting the proposal to Parliament for debate, engaging political parties, civil society, experts, and business associations in a transparent national consultation, and securing constitutional and legal assessments to protect Ghana's economic independence and sovereignty.
Ayariga emphasized that Ghana's democracy must be respected, and the country's sovereignty is non-negotiable. He urged Ghanaians to understand that "Ghana belongs to Ghanaians" and that no government or individual can buy or sell national sovereignty.
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