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Professor Ranspford Gyampo from the University of Ghana disagrees with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s assertion that the 1992 Constitution has been beneficial for Ghana. According to Prof. Gyampo, the constitution’s emphasis on executive power undermines checks and balances, hindering true constitutionalism.
He criticized the President’s perspective during a discussion on the State of the Nation address, highlighting the constitution’s origins during Jerry Rawlings’ regime, where executive powers were intentionally consolidated.
President Akufo-Addo, on the other hand, acknowledges the constitution’s imperfections but argues that it has provided stability and progress over the past 32 years, despite calls for amendments to address current demands.
He stresses the importance of respecting the constitution while also recognizing the ability to amend it to meet evolving needs.