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El Samuels: MBN360 News
Convener of the FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cannot unilaterally change Ghana’s constitution, highlighting the crucial role of Minority MPs in the process. According to Barker-Vormawor, any attempt to amend the Constitution would require the support of at least 75% of Members of Parliament, making it impossible for the NDC to meet this threshold without the Minority’s backing.
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Barker-Vormawor stressed that the Minority’s influence in the constitutional reform debate is significant, stating, “There is no way you can be able to meet the threshold that is required for the amendments without the minority being part of it.” He added that the Minority’s role is pivotal, making them “very powerful, irrespective of how small they are”.
Barker-Vormawor’s comments come amid national attention on the Constitution Review Committee’s recommendations, with stakeholders assessing both the substance of the proposals and the political arithmetic required to translate them into law.
According to Barker-Vormawor, even with a parliamentary majority, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would be unable to meet the constitutional requirement alone, thereby compelling broader consensus and negotiation across the aisle.
“There is no way you can be able to meet the threshold that is required for the amendments without the minority being part of it. Meaning that there is no way the NDC can run and say we are changing everything without them (Minority),” he explained.
His comments come as national attention intensifies around the CRC’s recommendations, with stakeholders assessing both the substance of the proposals and the political arithmetic required to translate them into law.
