Dr Rasheed Draman from the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs warned that the National Democratic Congress holds dangerous parliamentary control. The executive director addressed concerns that majoritarian systems can become tyrannical when left without proper oversight. Political dominance weakens Ghana's democratic foundations, making the system increasingly vulnerable to abuse. Draman delivered these observations during a capacity-building workshop for parliamentary journalists in Accra. The analyst emphasized that unchecked political power poses a threat to democratic institutions worldwide.
The NDC secured 184 parliamentary seats following their victory in the Ablekuma North constituency, establishing a two-thirds super-majority. This configuration enables the ruling party to enact legislation without input from opposition or meaningful debate. Constitutional amendments become possible through simple majority votes, bypassing traditional democratic safeguards. Draman highlighted risks of policy rubber-stamping and the silencing of civil society organizations. He urged journalists to maintain heightened surveillance of parliamentary proceedings to prevent democratic tyranny from taking root.
The NDC secured 184 parliamentary seats following their victory in the Ablekuma North constituency, establishing a two-thirds super-majority. This configuration enables the ruling party to enact legislation without input from opposition or meaningful debate. Constitutional amendments become possible through simple majority votes, bypassing traditional democratic safeguards. Draman highlighted risks of policy rubber-stamping and the silencing of civil society organizations. He urged journalists to maintain heightened surveillance of parliamentary proceedings to prevent democratic tyranny from taking root.
