President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that government is considering constitutional amendments that could allow Ghanaians holding dual citizenship to participate fully in the country’s political process, including serving as Members of Parliament and ministers.
According to the President, the proposal forms part of the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution aimed at making it more responsive to the needs of modern Ghana.
Speaking during an engagement with members of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom, Mr. Mahama said the planned reforms seek to recognize the contributions of Ghanaians living abroad and provide them with greater opportunities to contribute to national development.
“To recognize that, as part of the constitutional review, we currently have legislation before Parliament to review the 1992 Constitution to allow Ghanaians in the diaspora who hold other passports or dual passports to be able to participate in our politics at parliamentary and ministerial level,” he stated.
The President noted that many Ghanaians abroad continue to contribute significantly to the country’s economy through investments, remittances and other forms of support, making it important to broaden their participation in governance.
He explained that government has already received recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee and is finalising its response before the review process moves to the next stage.
Mr. Mahama indicated that some of the proposed constitutional amendments will require parliamentary approval, while entrenched provisions will have to be subjected to a national referendum for Ghanaians to decide.
He stressed that the constitutional review is intended to ensure that the country’s governance framework remains relevant and effective for future generations.
The President expressed confidence that the reforms would strengthen democratic participation and deepen the connection between Ghana and its diaspora community.
Source: Mubarak Yakubu
