The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated the need for Ghana to embark on a bold constitutional reform process to enhance governance and improve the effectiveness of public administration.

He made the remarks during the launch of a new book designed to demystify parliamentary language and procedures for the general public. 

The publication sought to bridge the gap between Parliament and citizens by offering clear explanations of legislative terms and practices.

Addressing guests at the event, Speaker Bagbin highlighted the crucial yet often overlooked role of subsidiary legislation in national governance. 

He noted that such regulations significantly influenced public administration and shaped many of the frameworks that governed daily life.

However, the speaker cautioned that the effectiveness of subsidiary legislation was sometimes undermined by the rigid provisions of the 1992 Constitution. 

According to him, while the Constitution had served the country well for more than three decades, its detailed nature could at times limit the flexibility needed to address contemporary challenges.

“The complexities of subsidiary legislation demand a constitutional environment that is adaptable and responsive,” he said.

“Unfortunately, our current constitutional architecture, due to its rigid and detailed prescriptions, can be constricting.”

Mr Bagbin, therefore, renewed calls for a comprehensive constitutional rewrite — one that reflected modern realities, strengthened democratic institutions, and provided room for innovation in governance.

He stressed that a forward-looking constitutional framework was essential if Ghana was to keep pace with a rapidly changing world, adding that reforms should be approached with broad national consensus and thoughtful deliberation.

The book launch attracted academics, legal practitioners, legislators, and members of civil society, all of whom commended the initiative as a timely effort toward promoting civic literacy and deepening understanding of parliamentary democracy.