At a press conference on Thursday, NPP diaspora executives voiced support for amending Ghana’s constitution to allow dual citizens to contest parliamentary elections. The call follows concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress over the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation to alter Article 94(2).
Andy Owusu, NPP UK Chairman, spoke on behalf of the group, noting that Ghana’s 1996 recognition of dual citizenship was a significant step that now requires further reforms to remove remaining restrictions on dual nationals’ participation in public life.
Owusu rejected the notion that holding another passport automatically questions a Ghanaian’s loyalty. He argued that allegiance should be judged by conduct, commitment and the oath of office rather than the number of passports held.
The executives highlighted the diaspora as a strategic national resource, pointing to remittances, investment, professional expertise and international networks contributed by Ghanaians abroad. They called for the amendment to Article 94(2), stressing that “once a Ghanaian, always a Ghanaian.”
Ghanaian lawmakers will now consider the proposal, which could broaden the pool of qualified candidates for parliamentary seats and strengthen ties with the global Ghanaian community.
