Constitutional reform must deliver institutions that serve Ghanaians
Ghana's debate on constitutional reform should focus on the gap between legal theory and reality. A judge might be independent according to the law but cannot provide justice without staff or funds. Similarly, courts may lack reliable computers to function properly. Some public institutions have legal power but rely on political goodwill for their resources. These contradictions must be addressed to ensure institutions actually serve the people.
A judge may be independent on paper and still struggle to deliver justice because a court lacks staff, reliable computers or funds to operate. A public institution may have impressive legal powers yet depend on political goodwill for appointments and resources. These contradictions should be central to Ghana’s constitutional reform debate.