As Ghana’s 2024 presidential race heats up, candidate Alan Kyerematen has embarked on a tour of the Ahafo Region, pledging sweeping constitutional reforms to strengthen the role of traditional chiefs in national governance.

On his two-day tour, which began in Asunafo South, Kyerematen met with local chiefs and residents in Sankore, where he announced plans to amend the 1992 Constitution. His proposals would give chiefs a greater role in governance, addressing what he described as the current framework’s “marginalization” of traditional leaders.

“The Constitution, as it stands, keeps our revered chiefs on the sidelines,” Kyerematen said. “They should be partners in governance, not observers. If elected, I will amend this aspect of the Constitution.”

Central to Kyerematen’s vision is his Great Transformational Plan (GTP), which includes the creation of a Second Chamber in Parliament. This chamber would grant chiefs a formal role as co-trustees of Ghana’s lands and natural resources, allowing them to bring their insights to the heart of national leadership.

Nana Tabiri Gyansa, the Kotirehene of the Sankore Traditional Council, welcomed the proposal, voicing hope that it could address longstanding challenges in Sankore, such as limited development and job opportunities. “Sankore has been neglected for far too long,” he said.

Kyerematen also emphasized his vision for a government of national unity, asserting that an administration led by him would aim to bridge Ghana’s political divides. “We need a government that unites, not divides. The Afrafranto Movement is about bringing everyone to the table, including our chiefs,” he declared.

Kyerematen’s Afrafranto Alliance will continue its tour across the Ahafo Region in the coming days, with further community engagements aimed at reinforcing his call for an inclusive governance model.

Source:TheDotNews