The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for an inclusive process in the ongoing review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, urging the government to involve major stakeholders, including the opposition, in discussions on the proposed reforms.

TUC Secretary General, Joshua Ansah, said the constitutional reform process must reflect broad stakeholder participation and ultimately protect Ghana’s national interests.

The union’s position forms part of its assessment of the Constitution Review Committee’s recommendations and the government’s position on the proposed reforms.

Mr Ansah said the process should strengthen Ghana’s democratic and constitutional governance rather than be driven by the interests of particular groups.

The TUC has also rejected the committee’s recommendation to amend Article 94(2)(a) to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections and serve as Members of Parliament without renouncing their other citizenship.

“The TUC disagrees with the recommendation to amend Article 94(2)(a) to allow dual citizens to contest parliamentary elections and become members of Parliament while remaining a citizen of another country,” he said.

Mr Ansah described the recommendation as “self-serving” and “a direct assault on genuine citizenship.”

The TUC said broader consultation with stakeholders, including the opposition, is necessary to ensure that the constitutional reform process serves the national interest.