Akwasi Acquah, the NPP MP for Akim Oda, is optimistic about implementing the Constitution Review Commission (CRC) recommendations. He emphasizes the need for stakeholder engagement, a clear roadmap, and an independent body to track progress. Some key recommendations include:
– Separation of Powers: Strict adherence to the separation of powers, especially between the Executive and Legislature, to ensure effective governance.
– 3% Minerals Revenue: Allocating 3% of gross revenue from natural resource extraction to host communities for infrastructure, human development, and environmental challenges.
– Presidential Term: Extending the presidential term from four to five years to allow governments to implement policies effectively.
– Decentralization: Electing Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to promote local governance.
President John Dramani Mahama has assured a bipartisan approach to implementing the CRC recommendations, aiming to bring Ghanaians together.
