Citizens have called for greater inclusion of grassroots voices in Ghana's ongoing constitutional review process, warning that the dominance of political elites and urban stakeholders could undermine its legitimacy and impact.
The concerns were raised during a civic engagement workshop held at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, organised by the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) with support from Oxfam.
Themed "Bridging the Gap: Citizen Engagement in Ghana's Constitutional Review Process," the workshop aimed to empower citizens, particularly from underserved communities, to actively participate in shaping governance and institutional reforms.
In his keynote remarks, Professor Kwesi Jonah, Head of Advocacy and Institutional Relations at IDEG, emphasised that the demand for constitutional review has resonated with Ghanaians at all levels of society, not just among political actors in Accra. "The voices of the grassroots must be heard; their experiences and frustrations must shape the reforms," he said.
