- Ayariga calls for Constitutional Instrument for Vice President selection.
- Sitting VP should step down if running for President.
- Ayariga cites conflict of interest and misuse of resources.
- VP Bawumia should resign if running for President, says Ayariga.
Dr. Hassan Ayariga, the founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has made a significant call for a Constitutional Instrument (CI) to guide the selection of the Vice President of Ghana. According to Dr. Ayariga, this CI is necessary to ensure that a sitting Vice President steps down from their position if they are elected to run for President.
The APC leader argues that a sitting Vice President cannot effectively perform their duties while also running for President, as it would compromise their position. Furthermore, Dr. Ayariga believes that a sitting Vice President should not be allowed to use government resources and state funds to finance their presidential campaign.
He emphasized that this would promote fairness and integrity in the electoral process, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. Dr. Ayariga specifically mentioned Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that he should resign as Vice President if he intends to run for President.
This call for a CI has sparked debate about the role of the Vice President in Ghana’s political landscape. Dr. Ayariga’s proposal aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure that the Vice President’s position is not exploited for personal political gain.
By advocating for a CI, Dr. Ayariga seeks to strengthen Ghana’s democratic institutions and promote transparency in the electoral process. Dr. Ayariga’s call for a Constitutional Instrument highlights the need for clarity and accountability in the selection and role of the Vice President in Ghana.
