The Constitutional Review Consultative Committee, established by the government, has proposed capping the size of Parliament.
The committee suggests amending Article 93 to ensure that parliament comprises not more than 277 elected Members.
This recommendation aims to streamline legislative processes and enhance efficiency within the parliamentary system.
Additionally, the committee recommends amending Article 47 to align with the proposed cap on parliament's size.
This amendment would ensure that Ghana is divided into constituencies as prescribed by the Electoral Commission (EC), but the total number of constituencies would not exceed 277.
This proposal was disclosed during a stakeholders’ consultation in parliament in Accra on Thursday, highlighting the need for structural changes in the electoral framework.
The committee also suggests that the size of the government be capped, and the privilege to appoint Deputy Ministers be eliminated. It argues that the positions of Regional Ministers and Deputy Ministers should be abolished to reduce redundancy and improve governmental efficiency.
Moreover, the committee proposes that the president be allowed to appoint only as many Ministers of State as necessary for the efficient running of the state, with a maximum limit of 25 ministers.
This move is aimed at curbing excessive appointments and ensuring a more manageable and focused executive branch. By capping the number of ministers, the committee believes the government can function more cohesively and effectively.
These recommendations were presented during the stakeholders' consultation for the possible review of the 1992 constitution.
The consultation, held in parliament, brought together various stakeholders to discuss and evaluate the proposed changes. The committee's proposals are seen as a significant step towards reforming Ghana's political and governance structures.
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