Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has called for significant constitutional reforms to limit the extensive powers of the President in the interest of proper governance.
Speaking on TV3’s Point of View program, monited by www.Kumasimail.com Appiah-Kubi highlighted the overreach of executive authority under the current Constitution, arguing that it gives the President too much unchecked power.
Appiah-Kubi explained that the Constitution, as it stands, allows the President to exercise near-absolute control, often without accountability.
“The President can virtually do anything, and this has led to an imbalance in the governance structure. It’s time for us to review the Constitution and make adjustments to prevent the abuse of power,” he stated during the program.
He emphasized that the current framework undermines the principle of checks and balances, noting that while the executive has significant control over the legislative and judicial branches, it has failed to sufficiently answer to the people. “We cannot continue with a system that makes the presidency almost untouchable,” he added.
Appiah-Kubi also touched on the nation’s challenges, particularly in the areas of governance and public accountability. He called for greater transparency and a more robust system that would ensure that public officials, including the President, are held accountable for their actions.
As the discussion progressed, Appiah-Kubi underscored the need for constitutional reforms that would decentralize power and allow for a more inclusive governance model, where citizens and other arms of government could play a more active role in decision-making. He urged Ghanaians to recognize the importance of these reforms to safeguard the nation’s democracy.
“The Constitution must evolve with the times. If we don’t amend it to reflect modern governance standards, we risk entrenching authoritarianism under the guise of democracy,” Appiah-Kubi concluded.
Source: www.kumasimail.com/IJB/Ghana
