The Constitution Review Consultative Committee has submitted its report to President Akufo-Addo.
The report outlined significant proposals to amend Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.

Among the key recommendations is the removal of Article 68 (5), which exempts presidents from paying taxes on their salaries and emoluments.

The committee believes that scrapping this exemption would set a positive example for the citizenry and uphold the principle of equality before the law.
Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews, Chairperson for the committee, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee elaborated on the report’s content, stresssing its alignment with the rule of law.

President Akufo-Addo has reportedly assured that the report will be forwarded to incoming President John Mahama, along with additional notes for consideration.
In addition to tax reforms for the presidency, the committee recommended capping the size of parliament at 277 members.

This would require amendments to Article 93 and Article 47 to ensure that the country’s constituencies do not exceed this limit, a measure aimed at curbing the ballooning size of Ghana’s legislature.

The report also advocated for a reduction in the size of government by abolishing Deputy Ministerial positions and the role of Regional Ministers.
It proposed that the president appoint no more than 25 Ministers of State, sufficient for the efficient running of the government.

The committee’s sweeping recommendations are aimed at fostering accountability, equality, and efficiency in governance.

By advocating for changes such as requiring presidents to pay taxes and streamlining government and parliamentary structures, the proposals seek to address longstanding concerns about the country’s governance framework.
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