Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has reiterated his call for significant constitutional reforms in Ghana, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s governance framework. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking on Newsfile, Barker-Vormawor argued that the Council of State has outlived its relevance, and its absence would hardly be noticed.
“The abolishment of the Council of State is what we have called for. We believe that if we move forward without it, nobody will even remember it exists,” he stated. Barker-Vormawor’s comments align with broader calls for constitutional reforms aimed at ensuring greater accountability, transparency, and fairness within Ghana’s legal and governance frameworks.
Barker-Vormawor also stressed the importance of ensuring that the President is subject to taxation like any other citizen, with no exceptions. Additionally, he called for the removal of indemnity provisions from the Constitution, stating that these clauses contradict the principles of justice.
“The Constitution cannot preach justice while entrenching impunity. We have also argued that Presidents should not be shielded from prosecution after their tenure,” he added.
Barker-Vormawor’s advocacy for constitutional reforms is part of a broader movement to address Ghana’s governance challenges and ensure a more accountable and transparent government.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
