Audio By Carbonatix Emmanuel Wilson Jnr, Chief Crusader of Crusaders Against Corruption, has renewed calls for a national conversation on the concentration of power in the hands of the President, insisting that Ghana must urgently decentralise executive authority as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. Speaking on the issue, Wilson Jnr argued that the current constitutional arrangement grants the President excessive powers that undermine checks and balances, weaken institutions, and fuel corruption. He noted that for Ghana’s democracy to mature, power must be dispersed and shared across independent bodies rather than centered in one office. According to him, the path to reform lies in revisiting the work of the Constitutional Review Commission. Wilson Jnr urged Ghanaians from all walks of life to unite and demand the release and full implementation of the Commission’s report. He stressed that citizens need to know whether the executive provisions of the constitution can be legally and practically decentralised to ensure greater transparency and institutional independence. “This is not about politics. It is about the future of our governance system,” he said. “If we are serious about fighting corruption and building strong institutions, then we can not continue with a system where one office holds the power to appoint, influence, and control nearly every arm of government.” Wilson Jnr believes that decentralising presidential powers will empower state institutions to function without fear or favor, reduce political interference, and restore public trust in governance. He called on civil society, religious bodies, traditional leaders, and ordinary citizens to make this a collective national demand. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Chief Crusader of Crusaders Against Corruption Emmanuel Wilson Jnr DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Reckoning with the Past, Investing in the Future: Ghana and the Reparations Debate Ghana at 69: Achievements, challenges, and the future of fisheries and the blue economy Understanding SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among Specified Entities Too much power at the top — Anti-corruption crusader calls for decentralisation of presidential authority Ghana-eligible Naasei stands out in Granada’s loss to Albacete Prof. Charles Odamtten Easmon: Father of heart surgery in West Africa How financial institutions drive SME access to finance in Africa GH¢427m payroll scandal: It’s good when the truth comes to light — Kpodo’s lawyer Old Tafo MP to distribute 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates Ghana free primary healthcare policy faces funding concerns, think tank says Latest Stories Reckoning with the Past, Investing in the Future: Ghana and the Reparations Debate5 minutes Ghana at 69: Achievements, challenges, and the future of fisheries and the blue economy6 minutes Anti-corruption crusader demands decentralisation of presidential powers16 minutes Understanding SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among Specified Entities19 minutes Too much power at the top — Anti-corruption crusader calls for decentralisation of presidential authority30 minutes Ghana-eligible Naasei stands out in Granada’s loss to Albacete31 minutes Prof. Charles Odamtten Easmon: Father of heart surgery in West Africa38 minutes How financial institutions drive SME access to finance in Africa38 minutes GH¢427m payroll scandal: It’s good when the truth comes to light — Kpodo’s lawyer39 minutes Old Tafo MP to distribute 10,000 mathematical sets to BECE candidates39 minutes Ghana free primary healthcare policy faces funding concerns, think tank says42 minutes From ‘no bed’ to ultra-modern: Wenchi Methodist Hospital gets major orthopaedic boost48 minutes OSP–AG Saga: Is this really about Ken Ofori-Atta — or something else entirely?49 minutes BoG admits some creators can’t access X earnings, launches review into payment bottlenecks51 minutes Kennedy Agyapong is not interested in leading ‘The Base Movement’ – Ahiagbah51 minutes