Council of State rejects Dual Citizenship Bill, advises Parliament not to pass it
The Council of State has officially advised Parliament not to pass the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025, popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Bill, which seeks to remove restrictions preventing dual citizens from holding certain high public offices.“I received the advisory opinion of the Council of State on the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana Amendment Bill 2025,” Bagbin told the House.
According to the Speaker, the Bill was referred to the Council of State on March 30, 2026, in line with Article 291(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the Council to provide advice on bills seeking to amend the Constitution.
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