NPP Diaspora Branches Blast TUC Over Dual Citizenship Position
NPP Diaspora Branches Blast TUC Over Dual Citizenship Position
NPP Diaspora Branches Blast TUC Over Dual Citizenship Position
By Fada Amakye
The diaspora branches of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have responded to the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over its opposition to allowing dual citizens to hold public office.
The Branch Chairman of NPP UK, Andy Owusu, said the press conference was necessitated by comments made by the TUC General Secretary, Joshua Ansah, on September 9, 2026.
Mr. Ansah was quoted as saying the TUC disagrees with the recommendation to amend Article 94(2) to allow dual citizens to contest parliamentary elections and become Members of Parliament.
The TUC described the recommendation as self-serving and a direct assault on genuine citizenship.
But Mr. Owusu said the NPP diaspora branches have come together to state their position and provide accurate information on the matter.
He explained that the 1992 Constitution did not initially recognize dual citizenship due to anxieties at the time, but that position was changed when Act 527 was passed on December 28, 1996, to recognize dual citizenship.
He described the move as progressive but incomplete, and said Ghana has come far and must make progress.
The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended an amendment to Article 94(2), which bars dual citizens from contesting parliamentary elections and holding political office.
Mr. Owusu said the diaspora branches support the amendment to allow full participation of dual citizens in Ghana’s politics.
