Submission of constitution review committee report only the beginning of a process — Thomas Kwalase
Kwalase welcomed the report, noting that the 1992 Constitution requires periodic review to reflect the evolving needs of Ghanaian society.
The Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Chiana-Paga Constituency, Thomas Kwalase, has commended the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) for submitting its final report to the President, describing the move as only the beginning of a broader constitutional reform process.
Speaking on the Big Mike Breakfast Show on Wednesday, December 24, Kwalase welcomed the report, noting that the 1992 Constitution requires periodic review to reflect the evolving needs of Ghanaian society.
He likened the Constitution to a living document, stressing that as the nation and its people grow, the supreme law must also be allowed to evolve. According to him, the Constitution was drafted about 33 years ago, and significant changes have since occurred in society.
“The Constitution is like a living organism, capable of growth. We need to allow it to grow both in spirit and in letter. This Constitution was written some 33 years ago, and society has changed since then. What we are seeing now is just the beginning of a process.” He said.
Kwalase cautioned the public against rushing to conclusions that all recommendations contained in the CRC report will be implemented wholesale, emphasizing that further deliberations and processes lie ahead.
“This is only the beginning of a process, so those who have jumped to conclusions that the Constitution has already been amended should calm down. We may even reach a point where some of the recommendations are rejected. The entrenched clauses, in particular, will have to go through thorough processes, which may even lead to a referendum.” He explained.
While expressing support for some of the committee’s proposals, especially those relating to decentralization and the separation of powers between the legislature and the executive, Kwalase disagreed with the recommendation to extend the presidential term to five years.
He argued that extending the term could worsen the plight of citizens if a poorly performing president is elected, as the country would have to endure a longer period of ineffective leadership.
According to him, any constitutional reform must ultimately prioritize accountability, good governance, and the welfare of the Ghanaian people.
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