Member of Parliament (MP) for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko has called on his colleagues in Parliament to make conscious effort to champion a review of the 1992 constitution after 30 years of promulgation.
“Amending the constitution of Ghana has been long overdue”, he said.
The MP stressed that, the constitution must be amended to reduce excessive powers entrusted in the hands of the President to avoid abuse.
7th January 2023, marked thirty (30) years of the inception of the Fourth Republican Parliament of Ghana, after years of military interventions, and the promulgation of the 1992 Constitution approved by the Ghanaian citizenry in a referendum.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of Peace Walk and sports activities organized by Parliament of Ghana on Saturday August 12, 2023 in Koforidua, as part of celebrations to mark 30 years of uninterrupted constitutional rule, Mr. Ampem Nyarko also noted that the milestone is worth celebrating, however, cautioned that the country should not be complacent and ignore threats to the peace and sustainability the constitution.
According to him, President Akufo Addo’s decision to fill the Electoral Commission (EC) with party affiliates and known NPP card bearing members for instance, is a threat to credibility of election which is the heartbeat of democracy.
He stressed that, if the constitution is not amended, President’s will continue to abuse their powers which in the long run will affect the peace and stability of the nation.
