3 Ghanaian public figures who have been rocked by dual citizenship saga
Published:
1 month ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
Ghana's constitution prohibits dual citizens from holding any public office, whether it is serving as Members of Parliament, Inspector General of Police (IGP), or becoming ambassadors or high commissioners. Article 92 Clause 2a of the constitution states "a person shall not be qualified to be a member of parliament if he owes allegiance to a country other than Ghana."
Some prominent Ghanaian public figures have had their eligibility challenged in court due to accusations of holding dual citizenship. GhanaWeb looks at some of the affected personalities in recent times:
1. James Gyakye Quayson
The Member of Parliament for Assin North constituency, elected on the NDC ticket, had his eligibility to serve challenged at the Supreme Court after the 2020 general elections. According to the suit challenging his eligibility, his dual citizenship of Canada and Ghana prevents him from serving as a public servant.