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Reject those who want overthrow of the constitution – acting NCCE chairperson

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May 11, 2022
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The acting Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education, Kathleen Addy, has urged Ghanaians to “reject the purveyors of chaos, those who advocate for the overthrow of the constitution”.

Madam Addy was speaking at a public lecture to kickstart the commemoration of Constitution Week across the country.

She called on Ghanaians to take great pride in three decades of uninterrupted constitutional rule under the Fourth Republican Constitution, which was adopted in 1992.

“The NCCE holds the view that having continuous Constitutional rule for 30 years is a milestone that must be celebrated, recalling the chequered political history and the overthrow of three previous Republican Constitutions,” she said.

Acknowledging demands from various sections for constitutional reform, Madam Addy appealed for “a comprehensive national debate” on the matter.

In the meantime, however, she made it clear that it was the responsibility of every Ghanaian to defend and uphold the constitution.

“As citizens, we are all enjoined to uphold and defend the constitution and resist any person or group of persons who seek to overturn or suspend it,” she said.

“At the same time, the constitution must evolve in order to remain relevant and continue to meet the aspirations of the people. This is why it is imperative that citizens form an integral part of any reform process. The framers of the constitution anticipated a time like this, and hence outlined clear procedures for amendments.”

The NCCE has rolled out a series of programmes across the country to mark the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the 1992 constitution. These include the public lecture in Accra delivered by a Supreme Court Judge, Justice Gabriel Pwamang. Other activities include public discussions and engagement in each of the regional capitals under the theme: “After Three Decades of Democratic Rule under the 1992 Constitution: Revisiting the Agenda for Constitutional Reforms”.

Events are also scheduled for basic school pupils “to ignite the spirit of patriotism and respect for core national values such as discipline, trustworthiness, integrity and loyalty,” Madam Addy said.

The keynote address at the Accra lecture was delivered by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Pwamang who called on Ghanaians to build on the positive aspects of the constitution while taking steps to bring in the necessary amendments.

Justice Pwamang, who served on the Constitutional Review Commission about ten years ago, called for a redoubling of efforts to introduce the amendments the key political parties agree on – such as the election of district chief executives.

Dr. Pwamang’s address set the stage for a panel discussion with experts such as Dr. Alidu Seidu of the University of Ghana, Prof. Kwesi Prempeh from CDD Ghana and Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School.

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