Why the NDC cannot change Ghana’s Constitution without Minority in Parliament - Barker-Vormawor explains

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Kojois 7 hours ago

Tell your illiterates NDC members. Let them know now.

Tell your illiterates NDC members. Let them know now.
JESUS IS GOD 7 hours ago

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” — 2 Corinthians 5:17. Let Jesus make you new—open your heart and say yes to Him.

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” — 2 Corinthians 5:17. Let Jesus make you new—open your heart and say yes to Him.
Dr Mumbi Seraki 1 hour ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 15 paracetamol at once.....or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 15 paracetamol at once.....or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
Mansa Ayisi Mawutor 6 hours ago

That’s the sad thing about illiteracy and lack of knowledge. NDC wants an its own Judiciary, own Chief Justice, own courts, own judges, own court clerks and own staff. They simply cannot compete squarely in a fair and just ...
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That’s the sad thing about illiteracy and lack of knowledge. NDC wants an its own Judiciary, own Chief Justice, own courts, own judges, own court clerks and own staff. They simply cannot compete squarely in a fair and just society. This is the party formed with the blood of the founder and killing of other people’s parents, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters. Everything is force, konkonsa, patapaa,takashi and chaos. God will take them through the same rough way to their end. God is wide awake and alive. NYAME KESE.
Cake 2 hours ago

Ebi like you sat on ur brain before typing this rubbish.

Ebi like you sat on ur brain before typing this rubbish.
vccc 5 hours ago

a very stupid vormawor who cannot do simple arithmetic

a very stupid vormawor who cannot do simple arithmetic
Tobby 7 hours ago

Your educated NPP run down the country and some even went into exile after looting all they could lay hands on. Your so called men have no integrity and I guess you are proud of that. Dick head!

Your educated NPP run down the country and some even went into exile after looting all they could lay hands on. Your so called men have no integrity and I guess you are proud of that. Dick head!
Philla philla 5 hours ago

Kwaseato, your clueless, visionless and incompetent MAHAMA kromfoc too common ford expedition as a bribe in exchange for awarding a contract to a burkinabe contractor.ofui

Kwaseato, your clueless, visionless and incompetent MAHAMA kromfoc too common ford expedition as a bribe in exchange for awarding a contract to a burkinabe contractor.ofui
Paddy 4 hours ago

Tell this to the Marines, about somebody running down the country and Edinam also hiding in the US after been convicted. Filling of Nolle Procequi etc.
You're in the worst path as compared to your predecessor.

Tell this to the Marines, about somebody running down the country and Edinam also hiding in the US after been convicted. Filling of Nolle Procequi etc.
You're in the worst path as compared to your predecessor.
True Ghanaian 7 hours ago

Its not impossible, u need a voter turnout of 40% with 75% agreeing, its good to build consensus but if npp wants to stay out it can still be achieved

Its not impossible, u need a voter turnout of 40% with 75% agreeing, its good to build consensus but if npp wants to stay out it can still be achieved
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

Hw3 de3 wokeyr3? Have u heard of referendum if npp stayed out of it?

If npp stayed out of it, it becomes entrenched and hence after Ndc passes it, there has to be a referendum

Think for once mister Ndc man lmaoooooo
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Hw3 de3 wokeyr3? Have u heard of referendum if npp stayed out of it?

If npp stayed out of it, it becomes entrenched and hence after Ndc passes it, there has to be a referendum

Think for once mister Ndc man lmaoooooo

The learned lawyer is breaking the process down for Ndc foot soldiers but as usually, the PATAPA, BUGA BUGA, CHOO BOIII and TAKASHI Ndc foot soldiers and cadres are showing their true colors again

Lmaooo
Lwa 5 hours ago

Masa be civil we the NDC know the law because we brought it into being .... be careful

Masa be civil we the NDC know the law because we brought it into being .... be careful
Bole Mahama 5 hours ago

Leave selfmade alone hahah

Leave selfmade alone hahah
Bole Mahama 5 hours ago

Lwa@ I loved the way he teaches some Ghanaians sense here haha! I always read his comments

Lwa@ I loved the way he teaches some Ghanaians sense here haha! I always read his comments
vccc 53 minutes ago

don’t mind that idiotic vormawor, attention seeker an idiot od a so called lawyer who removed the key from a police riot can and it away. ln any civil country he ought to have been prosecuted . indisciplined fool

don’t mind that idiotic vormawor, attention seeker an idiot od a so called lawyer who removed the key from a police riot can and it away. ln any civil country he ought to have been prosecuted . indisciplined fool
selfmade KING 5 hours ago

This is the meaning of ENTRENCHED position in Ghana s parliament

“ In Ghana's Parliament, an "entrenched position" refers to entrenched provisions in the 1992 Constitution—fundamental rules (like human rights, judic ...
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This is the meaning of ENTRENCHED position in Ghana s parliament

“ In Ghana's Parliament, an "entrenched position" refers to entrenched provisions in the 1992 Constitution—fundamental rules (like human rights, judiciary structure, election rules) that need a much tougher process (supermajority vote plus a national referendum with high turnout/approval) to change, protecting them from simple majority whims, unlike regular laws.

It can also mean the rigid stance parties take during debate on these key issues, making consensus difficult.

Entrenched Provisions Explained

Definition: These are specific articles or chapters in Ghana's Constitution that are deemed too important to be altered by a simple parliamentary vote.

Examples: They cover core areas like Fundamental Human Rights (Chapter 5), the structure of the Executive, Legislature (Parliament), Judiciary, and rules for Representation of the People.

Amendment Process (Article 290):

Council of State: Speaker refers it for advice.
Publication & Delay: Published in Gazette; 6-month wait before introduction in Parliament.

Referendum: After first reading, requires a national referendum with >40% voter turnout and >75% approval.

Parliamentary Vote: Parliament then passes it.

Entrenched Positions in Practice

When politicians dig in on these core constitutional matters (like electoral reforms), they take an "entrenched position," making bipartisan agreement very hard, as seen in hung parliaments where compromise is needed but parties hold firm on fundamental principles”

Ndc cadre and FOOT SOLDIER sua ade3 lol

Ndc with their numbers can pass an amendment without a NATIONAL referendum

BUGA BUGA, PATAPA, TASKASHI and CHOO BOOO politics is what the quintessential NDC CADRE is noted for hahaha!’

An Oxford or Cambridge graduate is breaking down a process for u but ndc cadre who schooled at DORMAA LOCAL AUTHORITY ROMAN CATHOLIC primary school is challenging him haha

LMAOOO
D. TRUTHSAYER 1 hour ago

That boy is not a Cambridge or Oxford graduate biara! He abandoned his studies and returned home because he said he wanted to organise a coup to overthrow your Akuffo Addo!

That boy is not a Cambridge or Oxford graduate biara! He abandoned his studies and returned home because he said he wanted to organise a coup to overthrow your Akuffo Addo!
meat dog 7 hours ago

how can ndc change constitution that is nonsense talk you just want to be heard for nothing

how can ndc change constitution that is nonsense talk you just want to be heard for nothing
Kwaku Tee 46 minutes ago

I thought NDC claimed they brought the 1992 Constitution and why a review after just 33yrs using it? Does it mean they did a shoddy work?Could it also mean intellectuals like GBA who boycotted it when they were preparing it a ...
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I thought NDC claimed they brought the 1992 Constitution and why a review after just 33yrs using it? Does it mean they did a shoddy work?Could it also mean intellectuals like GBA who boycotted it when they were preparing it affected the content? Chop Bar Operators,Hairdressers, Seamstresses, Akpeteshie producers,GPRTU etc all have a limit to which they can use their brains. I hope NDC will learn from this.
Duka daya 7 hours ago

Barker Vormawor is day dreaming . Currently it is two thirds of members of parliament to amend a non entrenched clause.
So with the CRC proposals of 3/4 or 75 % it is the same 2/3 who will vote to allow the new clause.
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Barker Vormawor is day dreaming . Currently it is two thirds of members of parliament to amend a non entrenched clause.
So with the CRC proposals of 3/4 or 75 % it is the same 2/3 who will vote to allow the new clause.
No one will raise the bar that high unless one wants to destroy the opposition parties.
Vormawor please stop giving false hopes to the Npp
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

“For Ghanaian constitutional amendments, the required percentage depends on the clause:

non-entrenched clauses need a two-thirds majority in Parliament, while entrenched clauses need a national referendum with 40% voter ...
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“For Ghanaian constitutional amendments, the required percentage depends on the clause:

non-entrenched clauses need a two-thirds majority in Parliament, while entrenched clauses need a national referendum with 40% voter turnout and 75% 'yes' votes, a stringent process demanding broad consensus.

For Parliament:

Non-Entrenched Provisions: A two-thirds majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) is required for approval.

Entrenched Provisions: After Parliamentary approval, it must go to a national referendum.

For Referendum (Entrenched Clauses):

Voter Turnout: At least 40% of people eligible to vote must participate.

Approval: At least 75% of those who voted must cast their votes in favor of the amendment.

Key Takeaway: The process is designed to be difficult, emphasizing consensus, especially for fundamental rights and core constitutional structures, requiring significant cross-party and public support”

This is the breakdown so CONTINUE with your CHARLATANIC bullshit

Stupid, retard Ndc clown
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

The last election voters turnout was 61% and an entrenched referendum requires a 40% eligible voters turnout and u think that is an easy process right?

Again, the minority ll make an entrenched regardless of their numbers ...
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The last election voters turnout was 61% and an entrenched referendum requires a 40% eligible voters turnout and u think that is an easy process right?

Again, the minority ll make an entrenched regardless of their numbers all due to party politics in order to make the government look bad to Ghanaians

As soon it becomes an entrenched in parliament, even if Ndc majority MPs passes the amendments, there have to be a referendum!

The power of passing an amendment doesn’t only resides with parliament as the citizens have a say!!!

If Ndc passes it in parliament, the referendum will be tougher for them because it requires 40% of eligible voters turnouts!

General election voters turnout was 61% and u think 40% for referendum is easier?

75% of the voters should vote yes and u think is a smooth process for Ndc?

Why are Ndc foot soldiers hate intellectualism like this? Lmaooo!!!

The learned lawyer who schooled at Oxford or Cambridge is breaking the process down for ndc FOOT SOLDIER like u to understand and u here saying he’s wrong? Lmaooo

Ndc foot soldiers and TAKASHI AND BUGA BUGA politics lmaooo

All that they know is JM, TOA SO after listening to kelvin Taylor and KWAKU MANU on Facebook and YouTube lmaaaooooooo

Damn, Ndc foot soldiers, John Dumelo was right afterall!

Ndc doesn’t believed in INTELLECTUALS like npp hahaha

Lmaooo
Bole Mahama 5 hours ago

Lmaoooooooooooooo

Lmaoooooooooooooo
K K sarpong 7 hours ago

Constitutional correctness needs patriotism not party loyalty so stop trying to create division and hatred to divide patriots in parliament. This based on your argument makes it seem impossible to make corrections to the cons ...
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Constitutional correctness needs patriotism not party loyalty so stop trying to create division and hatred to divide patriots in parliament. This based on your argument makes it seem impossible to make corrections to the constitution because no party would ever make 75% majority irrespective of who is in power.
AI 7 hours ago

I DON’T AGREE!
With the Micro Minority, what else does NDC need them for?

I DON’T AGREE!
With the Micro Minority, what else does NDC need them for?
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

For Ghanaian constitutional amendments, the required percentage depends on the clause:

non-entrenched clauses need a two-thirds majority in Parliament, while entrenched clauses need a national referendum with 40% voter tur ...
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For Ghanaian constitutional amendments, the required percentage depends on the clause:

non-entrenched clauses need a two-thirds majority in Parliament, while entrenched clauses need a national referendum with 40% voter turnout and 75% 'yes' votes, a stringent process demanding broad consensus.

For Parliament:

Non-Entrenched Provisions: A two-thirds majority of Members of Parliament (MPs) is required for approval.

Entrenched Provisions: After Parliamentary approval, it must go to a national referendum.

For Referendum (Entrenched Clauses):

Voter Turnout: At least 40% of people eligible to vote must participate.

Approval: At least 75% of those who voted must cast their votes in favor of the amendment.

Key Takeaway: The process is designed to be difficult, emphasizing consensus, especially for fundamental rights and core constitutional structures, requiring significant cross-party and public support”

U have no idea of what u saying bro

Even if Ndc can passed it alone, there should be a referendum esp if the minority becomes ENTRENCHED!

Stop the DEMOCRACY DICTATORSHIP!
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

And u know damn well that, the minority ll be ENTRENCHED and hence there has to be a national REFERENDUM even if Ndc passes it

Again, if Ndc passes it, the referendum should hav 40% voters turnout

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And u know damn well that, the minority ll be ENTRENCHED and hence there has to be a national REFERENDUM even if Ndc passes it

Again, if Ndc passes it, the referendum should hav 40% voters turnout

Again, there has to have 75% of the voters turn out voting in favor of thr amendment and u think Ndc can achieve that by itself?

This is democracy and a rule of law and hence stop the BUGABUGA politics!

Ndc ain’t educated and enlightened about anything and before u realised all the FOOT SOLDIERS ll be singing the same tune

What’s wronged with u guys?

The lawyer is explaining the constitution to u and these foot soldiers ll be here acting the fool lol

Lmaooo
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

NDC doesn’t believe in intellectuals like NPP – Dumelo

“The National Democratic Congress’ parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has said that the NDC is a party for the ...
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NDC doesn’t believe in intellectuals like NPP – Dumelo

“The National Democratic Congress’ parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, John Dumelo, has said that the NDC is a party for the people as they do not have a category of people who should belong to the party.

According to him, the NDC does not believe in intellectuals like the other parties in the country as their members includes everybody irrespective of who they are.

“A lot of the NDC members are for lack of better expression, are people down there which is the masses. Because we don’t believe a lot in intellectuals and so on and so forth like some other people do believe in.”

Speaking on Face to Face programme, John Domelo said the NDC believes in the button to top approach as it is a social democrat party.

When asked by the host if the party does not want intellectuals in the party, he said “we do have intellectuals and we believe in them but we start from the button up but others starts with up button. We deal with everybody but we start from the base up. NDC is the party for everybody. We just don’t set any criteria.”

He added that he believes the NDC will win power come December 7, 2020, as he will win against the incumbent MP with a 54% vote margin rubbishing claims that the seat is traditionally for NPP.

“I disagree with people saying that it [Ayawaso West Wuogon] is traditionally NPP. We won in 1992 and 1996 but we have come close to winning it, especially in 2012. In 2004 and 2008 we came close to winning it. This is not like some Bantama seat, or a Mampong or an Ejisu seat that we know to be traditionally NPP. The Ayawaso West Wuogon is a seat we are going to win. I am not going to win it, it is the NDC that is going to win it. I expect to win…with a margin of 54.” He said.

Dumelo was so right lmaooooooo

For Ndc, every intellectual debate is UPSIDE!

The victor man is explaining the correct processes for u and this man is saying Ndc doesn’t need NPP?

Lmaooo

It was so easy like that, any government wldve implemented their amendments every time they take the seat of governance!
Champagne 7 hours ago

This guy is confused much more than his mother's menses dross. What a jackass. Mtcheew!

This guy is confused much more than his mother's menses dross. What a jackass. Mtcheew!
selfmade KING 6 hours ago

Chieftains and politics meeting is a melting point to finally set the nation on fire

Chieftains and politics meeting is a melting point to finally set the nation on fire
Gbetia 6 hours ago

Well noted but then Markin Afenyo was mad with his shoes on the head thought Ankaful will trans to Winneba fools Ghana for us all advice that abooah OK your article good sense but that idiot control him 75% mark credit Efo Ef ...
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Well noted but then Markin Afenyo was mad with his shoes on the head thought Ankaful will trans to Winneba fools Ghana for us all advice that abooah OK your article good sense but that idiot control him 75% mark credit Efo Efo Kwakuvi Barker
Gbetia 6 hours ago

Know something Efo Kwakuvi look heaven and hell no where but Ghana as you know ok stop fool word to wise.....both madness

Know something Efo Kwakuvi look heaven and hell no where but Ghana as you know ok stop fool word to wise.....both madness
Kwasi Agyei 6 hours ago

Clueless comment. The 75% is just made up by this bloke.

Clueless comment. The 75% is just made up by this bloke.
Onipanua 6 hours ago

The 1992 constitution wasn't done in parliament so shut up Mr know everything

The 1992 constitution wasn't done in parliament so shut up Mr know everything
selfmade KING 5 hours ago

If it wasn’t done in parliament, then the Ghanaian constitution is illegal and illegitimate and hence President Mahama is an illegitimate president then right?

Stop your BUGA BUGA, Takashi and CHOO BOOIII politics

T ...
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If it wasn’t done in parliament, then the Ghanaian constitution is illegal and illegitimate and hence President Mahama is an illegitimate president then right?

Stop your BUGA BUGA, Takashi and CHOO BOOIII politics

This is 2025 where AI has taken over the world

Typical Ndc man with 1980 CADRE mindset

Lmaooo
selfmade KING 5 hours ago

When ur JM was seeking for electioneering redress at the Supreme Court based on the Ghanaian constitution, u had no complains right?

Typical Ndc man lol

When ur JM was seeking for electioneering redress at the Supreme Court based on the Ghanaian constitution, u had no complains right?

Typical Ndc man lol
Ama Governor 3 hours ago

Is this the police car key snatcher now lecturing us? Friends today Enemies tomorrow indeed. I am sure Ellen Ama Daaku is now an admirer of Oliver Notes being sold in the lecture hall by Beatrice Annan

Is this the police car key snatcher now lecturing us? Friends today Enemies tomorrow indeed. I am sure Ellen Ama Daaku is now an admirer of Oliver Notes being sold in the lecture hall by Beatrice Annan
Asakramitoga 3 hours ago

This fool is still talking. Go and learn more from.yiur constitutional lecturers. Gbemela

This fool is still talking. Go and learn more from.yiur constitutional lecturers. Gbemela
Obrempong 2 hours ago

The IQ that places Ghana the Eight (8th)
Position in the world scale of most Low
Thinkers or Dumbest, still does not affect the
Entire Ghanaian population. There are still
Wisemen with Higher IQ .Yes, if Ghanaians
b ...
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The IQ that places Ghana the Eight (8th)
Position in the world scale of most Low
Thinkers or Dumbest, still does not affect the
Entire Ghanaian population. There are still
Wisemen with Higher IQ .Yes, if Ghanaians
bank their hope and all their aspirations on
NDC Party Governments and their members,
Ghana will be a Flop nation. Ndc speaks with
Physicality other than Mentality. God Safe
Ghana from the Madness of people with
Mental insufficiency.
Teddy more 1 hour ago

Off course, all the parliamentarians will be in the parliament house to make a constitutional change.
Majority cannot amend any change without minority but if the majority won the highest vote, then the change will automati ...
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Off course, all the parliamentarians will be in the parliament house to make a constitutional change.
Majority cannot amend any change without minority but if the majority won the highest vote, then the change will automatically amend.
National referendum 44 minutes ago

Hahaha

U dumb as hell

Majority votes isn’t enough to carry a constitutional amendment

There has to be a national referendum

The moment the minority is out of the pic, the process becomes entrenched and hence ...
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Hahaha

U dumb as hell

Majority votes isn’t enough to carry a constitutional amendment

There has to be a national referendum

The moment the minority is out of the pic, the process becomes entrenched and hence referendum ll be needed
Achakanapaya 21 minutes ago

What is this idiot talking about?
Attention seeking Gbemela.

What is this idiot talking about?
Attention seeking Gbemela.

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