By; David Tetteh Emaahi Image of the President of Ghana; John Dramani Mahama When a nation contemplates rewriting parts of its foundational law, the ripple effects touch every layer of society, none more profoundly than the younger generation. The government of Ghana's recent endorsement of the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations, leading up to the anticipated 2027 national referendum, brings forward structural changes that go far beyond political shorthand. For Ghana’s youth and the nation as a whole, these proposed amendments present a mix of unprecedented structural opportunities and serious questions about political accountability. Opening Doors: Direct Youth Empowerment and Representation Among the most compelling elements of the reform package for the Ghanaian young people is the deliberate push for inclusive political architecture: Lowering Presidential Age Eligibility: By proposing a reduction in the minimum age to ...
The President of the Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭 President John Dramani Mahama has issued a sharp critique of Africa’s current economic trajectory, arguing that political sovereignty is hollow without a fundamental shift toward industrialization. Speaking Wednesday at the Africa Trade Summit in Accra, Mahama characterized the continent’s reliance on raw material exports as a "modern form of colonialism." He cautioned that unless African nations prioritize value addition, they will remain trapped in a cycle of poverty and exploitation. The President highlighted the stark disparity between Africa’s resource wealth and its economic returns. He specifically pointed to the cocoa sector as a primary example of missed opportunity. While African nations produce the vast majority of the world’s cocoa, they retain only a fraction of the multi-billion dollar profits generated by the global chocolate industry. The President outlined several key pillars necessary for a contine...