A rising wave of public sentiment across Ghana is pressing authorities to reconsider the current structure of governance, with widespread calls for the adoption of a federal system as a way to curb perceived political manipulation and ensure more equitable power distribution.
Citizens from various regions have taken to both traditional and social media to demand a complete overhaul of the existing centralized governance model. They argue that decentralization through federalism would allow for better regional autonomy, resource control, and accountability in governance.
This call comes amid fresh concerns that some political actors are seeking to modify the electoral framework by introducing an “electoral carriage system” a concept many fear would grant excessive influence to a few political elites in selecting the President.
Civil society groups and political commentators have also weighed in, warning that tampering with the electoral process could erode the democratic gains Ghana has made over the years. They argue that without deep reforms, the public’s trust in leadership will continue to wane.
No official government response has been issued yet, but political observers believe the growing pressure may force constitutional reviews in the near future.
