{
  "id": 5051261,
  "title": "NPP’s position on proposed constitutional amendments not late – Manhyia South MP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/npps-position-on-proposed-constitutional-amendments-not-late-manhyia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T08:22:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/npps-position-on-proposed-constitutional-amendments-not-late-manhyia-south-mp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has cautioned that the constitutional reform process may be delayed if the government does not secure consensus among major political parties and stakeholders. In an interview with Joy News’ PM Express, Awuah stated that the absence of a unified position could complicate matters, particularly given that several proposed amendments require parliamentary approval and, in some instances, a referendum. He emphasized that his party had formulated its position paper following extensive consultations involving the NDC, the NPP, the government, and other key stakeholders, including former presidents.\n\nAwuah explained that the party's position paper was prepared out of necessity, as there was uncertainty about the exact contents presented to the H. Kwasi Prempeh Committee. He rejected accusations that the NPP's position paper was submitted too late, arguing that the amendments' implications for Ghana's constitutional framework were too significant to delay. \"No, our position is not too late,\" he affirmed, adding that the party's supporters nationwide would be vigorously informed of the party's stance.\n\nThe proposed amendments could fundamentally alter the Constitution, and Awuah highlighted the challenge of educating voters about each provision for a referendum. He questioned how his grandmother, living in a village, would decide on all the amendments to vote for or against. Awuah urged the government to anticipate and address divergent positions before initiating the formal process, warning that failing to do so could lengthen the constitutional reform timeline.\n\nHe specifically criticized the idea of the ruling party nominating candidates for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives elections, advocating for a system where political parties can freely sponsor candidates, including independents. Awuah stated that his party's position paper had been submitted to its leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and would be publicly released before the end of the year.",
  "summary": "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. He said the absence of a common position could complicate the process, particularly with several proposed amendments requiring parliamentary approval and, in some cases, a referendum. Speaking […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}