The trades union congress (tuc) has rejected some proposals of the constitution review committee (crc) including the five-year presidential term limit. the union expressed concerns that extending the presidential term from four to five years could prolong citizens' exposure to misgovernance consequences.:ear Presidential term limit. The Union expressed concerns that extending the Presidential term from four to five years could prolong citizens' exposure to misgovernance consequences.
According to Ghana News Agency, the TUC released a statement on September 9, highlighting its position against the CRC's recommendations and the Government's acceptance of extending the presidential term. The Union emphasized that term extension should not occur without implementing other governance improvements.
The statement was a response to the CRC report and the Government's stance on the recommendations, published on July 30, 2026. The CRC had submitted its final report in December 2025. The TUC supported the proposal to amend Article 78(1) of the Constitution to prevent Members of Parliament from holding ministerial positions simultaneously.
However, the TUC opposed the CRC's recommendation that prevents MPs who resign from Parliament from being appointed as Ministers during the same parliamentary term. The Union also disagreed with allowing dual citizens to become MPs while retaining foreign citizenship.
Concerns were raised about the Council of State's composition, urging that presidential appointees should not exceed five members. The TUC also advocated for the independence of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in electing District Chief Executives (DCEs), opposing the CRC's suggestion for central government-nominated candidates.
The Union supported the proposal to amend Article 242, changing the composition of District Assemblies, and criticized the Government for rejecting 54 percent of the CRC's recommendations, including those on managing Ghana's mineral resources.
The TUC endorsed proposals to reform the legal framework for land and natural resource management, advocating for lands to be vested in the people of Ghana rather than the President. It also supported requiring parliamentary approval for any natural resource agreements or concessions.
The TUC commended the CRC's work and urged for inclusivity in the Constitution reforms' implementation process.