Former President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Anthony Forson Jnr says Ghana's democracy is not in a state of failure; rather, it is the people who are letting it down.

The member of the Constitution Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) insisted that the country's democracy is fundamentally sound, and the existing issues stem from deep-seated cracks in the system, particularly divisions based on political affiliations.

“So I think that the fundamentals are there that we all wish to continue in this political light and I agree with His Excellency the President that we’ve practiced all forms of systems and we believe that democracy with all its flaws is the best way to go so I do not think that democracy is failing, no,” he said.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Forson highlighted the anticipation surrounding the 2024 elections, emphasising the Electoral Commission's successful management of elections since 1992, despite various modifications over the years.

He pointed out the contrasting views among Ghanaians, with some believing that the ruling government has excelled and should continue, while others advocate for a change due to perceived shortcomings.

“It is not the democracy which is failing, it is the people themselves who are failing and the people means the child from the class five elections up to the top,” Mr Forson asserted.

The CRCC member disagreed with the Majority leader in Parliament, Osei-Kyei Mensah Bonsu's comments stating that the democracy is failing and needs a review.

“He has the right to freedom of consciousness, thoughts and believes, that’s what he believes but I disagree, I think that our democracy is on track, the institutions are failing, the people are failing the institutions, the people are failing to hold the leaders accountable but as the president said, it is the best form with all its flaws and I agree,” he stressed.

Mr. Forson encouraged a shift in perspective, encouraging a departure from the notion that democracy in Ghana is failing and urged a positive outlook.

“If you look at the preamble of the constitution, it is all there, so let us work with positivity rather than the negativity,” he said.