The Agbogbomefia of Asogli state, Togbe Afede XIV, called on any new political administration in Ghana to seriously consider a review of the nation’s constitution.
He made this call during the annual Yam festival of the people of Asogli state in the Volta Region of Ghana. The review of the constitution of Ghana was given the needed attention during the late Professor Mills administration, and a committee tasked, produced a 900-page report, which had been shelved since his untimely demise.
Togbe Afede, who was addressing the grand durbar of the 2023 Asogli Yam Festival, said the current Constitution had granted an overly biased scale of power, and thus deserved to be reviewed.
He further argued that how the over-concentration of powers at the presidency affected the resolve to fight corruption. And if the constitution is reviewed, the weaknesses of state institutions, including the security services and the judiciary will also be considered.
Togbe Afede said jobs for the youth remained a major area of focus and reassured of plans to establish a “Ghana Aviation Training Academy” in the coming months to help fill the needs.
The special guest of honour, Oseadeayor Agyeman Badu, the Dormaahene, commended Togbe Afede for leading a new generation of outspoken traditional leaders. He appealed to all to continue to hold politicians accountable to ensure the nation’s resources benefited all and not just a few.
The festival was held on the theme: “20 Years of Selfless and Inspiring Leadership”.
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