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Constitutional review: TUC cautions against ‘isolated’ extension of presidential term to 5 years
His comments add to the growing debate surrounding the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee, particularly the proposal to replace Ghana’s current four-year presidential term with a five-year tenure.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has cautioned against implementing a proposed extension of Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years without simultaneously carrying out other constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening governance and accountability.
The caution follows the government’s acceptance of a recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee for a five-year presidential term.
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