Majority Of Leaders Who Are Destroying Ghana Are Full Citizens - Dr. Arthur Kennedy

Arthur Kennedy argues that there is no issue with diaspora members attempting to participate in the affairs of their home country.

He stated that the phenomenon is an ancient practice, citing the fact that the leaders responsible for plunging Ghana into economic turmoil were those who swore undivided allegiance to their country and did not hold dual citizenship.

"It should not be a problem from my perspective.

People or citizens of a country residing in the diaspora and participating in its affairs are as old as history itself.

"On behalf of diasporans, I can tell my fellow Ghanaians that those of us who reside abroad are full Ghanaians not because we were geographically born in Ghana, but because I have accepted that Ghana is born within us.

On Tuesday's AM Show on JoyNews, he stated, "The majority of those who have destroyed Ghana have not held dual citizenship; the majority of those who are destroying the country are full citizens."

His remarks follow former President John Dramani Mahama's announcement that his administration will clarify concerns regarding Ghana's dual citizenship law.

Mahama's intention is commendable, and he expects that the current administration will follow suit.

He emphasized that diasporans should be allowed to participate in their home country's affairs in part because they have contributed considerably to the country's development.

Dr Kennedy stated that some African nations, such as Cape Verde, Senegal, Nigeria, and South Africa, permit their citizens in the diaspora to vote, but nothing nefarious has ever occurred in such instances.

He stated that he does not believe acquiring citizenship in another country would diminish citizens' commitment to their home countries.

The 1992 Constitution of Ghana prohibits dual citizens from holding certain positions in the public sector.

To be eligible for these positions, one must renounce their citizenship of the other nation.

Some Ghanaian politicians, including Adamu Dramani Sakande and James Gyakye Quayson, have been affected by the in question articles.

However, Mr. Mahama, while addressing some party members, pledged to review the provision of the constitution that prohibits Ghanaians with dual citizenship from holding certain public positions.