Ghanaian singer-songwriter Kwabena Kwabena has called for a complete overhaul of the country’s 1992 constitution.
In a recent interview with Ghone TV, he argued that the current constitution lacks adequate measures to ensure government accountability. He stressed the need for a full referendum to address these issues.
Kwabena Kwabena emphasized the importance of educating Ghana’s youth about the constitution, pointing out that it was written in a different era—prior to the rise of social media and modern technological advancements—and is therefore outdated for today’s world.
“I urge every young person in Ghana to study the 1992 constitution,” he said. “I believe no government can truly be accountable with that document. It was created before social media, before the digital age. It was designed in 1992, and we are now in 2023. The youth are facing an entirely different world.”
He argued that the country needs a constitution that can evolve with modern challenges and called for significant amendments and a thorough referendum. He further pointed out that the current constitution, which was created during a time of military rule, leaves room for corruption and other issues.
“Don’t you think we need a constitution that addresses all of that? A real amendment? A proper referendum before we can move forward,” he remarked. “That document allows corruption to thrive and fosters all sorts of issues. It was drafted under military rule, so we need to consider the context of that time.”
Kwabena Kwabena’s comments come amid growing public dissatisfaction with the current government. Recently, the pressure group Democracy Hub organized a three-day protest called OccupyJulorbiHouse, which saw support from various artists, including Stonebwoy, Efia Odo, and Kelvynbwoy.
