Speaking interview on Ikulcha TV with Kwesi E Baako, leading member of the United Party (UP) Hopeson Adorye laid out a bold proposal for Ghana’s political system.
He said if no presidential candidate secures the constitutionally required “50 % plus one” (50% + 1) vote, then political parties that fall short should be permitted to form alliances or coalitions rather than go through a runoff.
Adorye argues this constitutional amendment would strengthen democracy, broaden participation, and reduce the polarization that often follows presidential run‑offs.
In the current system under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, a presidential candidate must secure more than 50 % of valid votes cast to win outright. If no one does, a second round (run‑off) is held between the top two.
Adorye proposes that instead of a run‑off, parties whose candidates did not reach 50 % + 1 should be allowed (or required) to form pre‑election or post‑election alliances with other parties. These alliances would then jointly govern or present a joint ticket, thereby avoiding a separate run‑off stage.
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@ghnewsnow “Give Parties Chance to Form Alliances if They Miss 50%+1 Threshold” – Hopeson Adorye Calls for Constitutional Amendment
