Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has declared that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will use its newly secured two-thirds majority in Parliament to initiate wide-ranging reforms aimed at transforming Ghana’s political and constitutional landscape.
Speaking after the swearing-in of Ewurabena Aubynn as the new Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North on Tuesday, Ayariga underscored the significance of the NDC's numerical advantage in the House.
“For the first time in a very long time, the National Democratic Congress has two-thirds in this House,” Ayariga stated. “With this number, we can do many good things for this country. We can pursue meaningful constitutional reforms to reset Ghana and shape a more effective governance system.”
The NDC’s legislative dominance was solidified with Aubynn’s victory in a rerun election held across 19 polling stations in the Ablekuma North constituency. Her induction raises the NDC's parliamentary count to 184 seats, with an additional four independent MPs aligning with the party on key votes. The New Patriotic Party (NPP), now significantly outnumbered, holds just 86 seats.
Ayariga reiterated the party’s commitment to responsible governance, invoking President John Dramani Mahama’s earlier pledge not to misuse the trust placed in the NDC by the electorate.
“I want to assure Ghanaians that what President Mahama said when he was sworn in remains true: we will not abuse this majority. We will use it wisely, use it properly, and ensure that every action we take benefits the people of Ghana,” Ayariga affirmed.
The Majority Leader’s remarks come amid growing public debate over proposed constitutional and institutional reforms. The NDC has signaled its intention to pursue changes to Ghana’s nearly 30-year-old Constitution — a move aimed at addressing governance inefficiencies, electoral reforms, and enhancing accountability within public institutions.
With its current parliamentary strength, the NDC now holds the capacity to push through key legislation and amendments without needing bipartisan support, although Ayariga emphasized that the party would remain open to constructive dialogue.
“This is not about power for its own sake,” he said. “It is about using this moment to reset the Republic in the interest of all Ghanaians.”
As the NDC begins to chart its legislative agenda, expectations are high that the party will pursue both policy and structural reforms that reflect the growing demand for change among the Ghanaian public.
