Private legal practitioner Austin Brako‑Powers told Channel One TV’s A Question of Law on Monday, October 12, that Ghana should keep its constitutional ban on dual‑citizenship for certain public offices. He said the restriction serves an important purpose and must not be eased or removed during the current constitutional reform process.
Brako‑Powers acknowledged that Ghanaians abroad bring skills and resources that could help national development, but he argued that such contributions do not require them to hold sensitive positions. “If you really want to contribute towards the development of the country, you don’t need to occupy any position,” he said.
He opposed the Constitution Review Committee’s recommendation to limit the ban to the offices of President and Vice‑President, insisting that it should also apply to the Chief Justice, Supreme Court justices and ambassadors. Brako‑Powers urged Parliament to weigh the implications of the proposed amendments for Ghana’s national interest before approving any changes, noting that the country’s developmental circumstances should guide decisions on dual citizenship and eligibility for sensitive public offices.
