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Ghana’s second Independence moment: Why citizens must engage in constitutional reform - MyJoyOnline

The 1992 Constitution of Ghana is the longest-lasting constitutional order since independence. For the 34 years during which the Constitution has been in force, it has fostered a rigid two-party political competition that has accommodated ethno-regional and religious cleavages, enabling a stable system of regular elections, largely peaceful turnover of governments, and peaceful coexistence. Unfortunately, it has not been enough to engender inclusive and sustained welfare benefits for the majority of Ghanaians, particularly the millions of unemployed youth, who feel despondent in the face of an uncertain future.