Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has urged John Mahama, the incoming president, to use his one-term presidency to support constitutional changes.
President-elect John Dramani Mahama’s impending one-term presidency has been characterized by former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as a unique chance to lead constitutional amendments intended to further Ghana’s development and governance objectives.
On Saturday, December 28, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said on JoyNews’ Newsfile that Mahama’s one-term presidency offers the perfect setting for objective and significant reforms.
He has no future stake, therefore no one would accuse him of abusing the system to further his interests. He has a very special chance to lead us to our goals, enhance our government, and make sure this Constitution is development-focused,” he stated.
The proposal for constitutional reform comes after the Constitution Review Consultative Committee presented a report to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is leaving office. The 1992 Constitution, which was first drafted to stabilize the country amid a period of unrest, will undergo major revisions, according to the study.
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized that because of Ghana’s present stability, now is the ideal moment to alter the constitution to close governance gaps and support the country’s development goals.
He recognized the difficulties Mahama may encounter in assembling a cabinet, getting ministers approved by parliament, and completing the national budget in the early months of his presidency. He did, however, suggest that by the middle of 2025, the constitutional review process might pick up steam.
It could be best to begin the constitutional review process in April, May, or June. He proposed that the first three months—January, February, and March—would be challenging.
To guarantee broad support for the reforms, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu further emphasized the necessity for President-elect Mahama to foster agreement among interested parties and galvanize popular sentiment.
“President Mahama has a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting a Constitution that is development-oriented and represents the goals of the people. I think he can not afford to miss this chance,” he said.
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