POLITICS IN GHANA
The fourth republican democracy of Ghana came into existence on January 1993, provides
the fundamental chatter f or the country fourth attempt at republican democratic government
since independence in 6th March 1957 by the master mind of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The
fourth republican of Ghana portray Ghana as a military republic with sovereignty residing in
the Ghanaian people. On the other hand the traditional African system of Government is a
system in the pre-colonial era in which the authority of a ruling regime is largely tied to
custom.
Some of the points patterning to similarities of the fourth republican of Ghana and the
traditional system of Government are as follows,
To Begin with, rules and regulations. In the fourth republican of Ghana there is constitution
where laws are obtained to govern the people within the country. Example, Article 21 of the
1992 constitution state that no person shall be derived of his life or personal liberty except
according to procedure established by law. In the traditional system of government explicit
laws use to regulate the demeanour of the people. Example, in the traditional system the
Chief could say no one should embark on farming on a particular
Moreover, Head of State. In the fourth republic there is one person predominantly called the
president which performs both executives function such as formulation of policies and
ceremonial functions such as receiving salute during 6TH March. In the Traditional system
there is always one person called Chief or Monarch which enact laws to govern the within a
society
Furthermore, Council of Elders. In the fourth republic there is elders mostly called ministersa
and members of parliament which assist the ruling government to implement its ambitions as
government. Example, the Government of Ghana currently has implemented the E-levy
through the help his members of parliament. In the Traditional society there is council of
elders which assist the Chief to formulate and initiate laws. They also advise the Chief
Again, Formation of pressure groups. In the fourth republic there is existence of pressure
which criticize the policies of the ruling government in other to suit its members. Example,
Ghana BAR Association. In the Traditional system of Government there is information of
warrior squad which criticize the Chief from becoming a virtual dictator
Last but not least, judicial function. In the fourth republic the Government settles cases
(Criminal and Civil cases) through judicial bodies such as Court. In the Traditional system
the Chief settle disputes and litigations among the people living in the society.
Lastly, Military Functions. In the fourth republic it is the president who serve as the
commander in Chief of Armed Forces. Example the commander in Chief of Ghana Armed
forces is currently the Head of State (His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo). In the Traditional
society the Chief leads walls to defeat their enemies
In Conclusion the fourth republic and the Traditional system of Government has played
major nrole in Ghanaian politics from the pre-colonial era up to date (Fourth Republic).
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