As Ghana heads toward Election 2024, presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen has taken his campaign to the Ahafo Region, where he engaged with community leaders and pledged sweeping constitutional reforms aimed at empowering traditional chiefs.
Starting his two-day campaign tour in Asunafo South, Kyerematen reaffirmed his commitment to including chiefs in his government if elected as president.
Addressing traditional leaders and residents of Sankore in the Asunafo South Constituency, he announced plans to amend the 1992 Constitution to empower chiefs, who he believes have been sidelined in national governance.
He argued that the Constitution currently restricts traditional leaders from fully participating in governance.
“The Constitution, as it stands, keeps our revered chiefs on the sidelines when they should be partners in governance. When Alan comes, we will change that aspect of the Constitution,” he said.
He explained also that his Great Transformational Plan (GTP) included creating a Second Chamber, where chiefs would act as co-trustees of Ghana’s lands and natural resources, bringing their knowledge and influence into national leadership.
The Kotirehene of the Sankore Traditional Council, Nana Tabiri Gyansa, welcomed Kyerematen’s commitment to elevating the role of chiefs, expressing a hope that this would address Sankore’s lack of development.
“Sankore and its surrounding communities have been neglected for far too long in terms of development and employment opportunities,” he noted.
Alan emphasised that only a government of national unity can bring real change to Ghana, noting that his administration would end the partisan deadlock from stalling progress.
“We need a government that unites, not divides. The Afrafranto Movement is about bringing everyone to the table, and that includes our chiefs,” he said, highlighting his vision for an inclusive governance that draws on the authority and wisdom of traditional leaders.
The caravan tour will continue in the Ahafo Region, with Alan expected to address more communities and further solidify the Afrafranto Alliance’s presence
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