By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah
President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that the government is advancing constitutional reforms to enable Ghanaians in the diaspora, including dual passport holders, to actively participate in national politics at both parliamentary and ministerial levels.
Speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting with the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom, President Mahama said the proposed legislative amendment forms part of ongoing efforts to review the 1992 Constitution to make governance more inclusive and reflective of the global Ghanaian population.
He explained that the reform is intended to remove existing barriers that limit political participation by Ghanaians living abroad, particularly those with dual citizenship.
The President noted that he privately refers to the proposal as the “Gyakye Quayson Law,” referencing the legal challenges faced by some dual citizens in politics, which he said underscored the need for clarity and reform in the constitutional framework.
He expressed confidence that the reforms will strengthen democratic participation and ensure that qualified Ghanaians in the diaspora are not excluded from contributing to national development at the highest levels of governance.
President Mahama made the remarks during engagements with the Ghanaian community in London as part of his broader outreach to the diaspora.
