Ghana's dual citizens could soon contest as MPs and hold public office without giving up foreign citizenship

Dual citizenship would also no longer disqualify Ghanaians from holding several public offices, including Chief Justice, Electoral Commission Chairperson and Speaker of Parliament, although the restriction for President and Vice-President would remain.

Ghanaians who hold dual citizenship could soon be allowed to contest parliamentary elections and occupy several high public offices without giving up their foreign nationality, if proposed constitutional reforms accepted by the government are approved.

Presenting the government's White Paper on the committee's recommendations, Dr Ayine said the government had accepted the recommendation on dual citizenship, describing the current constitutional restriction as outdated.