The Government of Ghana has accepted recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee to lift restrictions prohibiting dual citizens from contesting and holding key political and public positions.
Disclosing the decision, the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, stated that under the approved reform, multiple citizenship will no longer disqualify Ghanaians from holding public office, with the sole exception of the presidency and vice presidency.
The decision addresses long-standing restrictions under Article 8(2) and Article 94(2)(a) of the 1992 Constitution. Under current laws, dual nationals are barred from serving as Members of Parliament, Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector-General of Police, and heads of various security and revenue agencies.
The Constitutional Review Committee recommended a complete review of these exclusionary clauses, arguing that barring dual nationals deprives the country of vital talent and expertise within the diaspora.
In its detailed submissions, the committee recommended amending the constitution to remove dual allegiance and citizenship disqualifications for appointive and elective offices, including parliamentary seats, diplomatic postings, security service leadership, and judicial appointments.
However, the committee advised retaining the restriction strictly for the top two executive positions—the President and Vice President of the Republic—to preserve ultimate national sovereignty and executive command.
Dr Ayine speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Thursday July 30, 2026 affirmed that government has accepted these findings and is preparing the necessary legislative frameworks to lay the draft amendment before Parliament.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
