A United States-based Ghanaian academic, Professor Kwaku Asare, has urged the incoming 9th Parliament of Ghana to prioritize significant constitutional and structural reforms. The new Parliament, which will be dominated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following its decisive victory in the 2024 general elections, is set to commence on January 7, 2025.
Prof. Asare emphasized the need for sweeping changes in several key areas, including local government reform, overhauling legal education, judicial restructuring, instituting a comprehensive code of conduct for public officials, strengthening financial management practices, regulating campaign financing, and enhancing anti-corruption measures.
In a statement , Prof. Asare interpreted the election results as a clear message from voters dissatisfied with the current governance system. He noted that the NDC’s supermajority in both the presidential and parliamentary elections reflects the public’s demand for a more effective and accountable leadership.
“Four years ago, voters opted for a split parliament; today, they have decisively shifted to a super majority. This dramatic swing signals deep frustration with the current governance system and serves as both a mandate and a call to action for the 9th Parliament to implement meaningful structural reforms” he stressed
Prof. Asare expressed confidence that the incoming Parliament has a unique opportunity to address long-standing issues and deliver transformational change for the country.
He, however, called on lawmakers to use their mandate to champion reforms that would strengthen Ghana’s democratic institutions and improve governance.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Gumedzo Isaac Acheampong
