The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has voiced deep concern over the non-implementation of the reviewed 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, describing it as a troubling issue that hampers the country's development efforts.

UTAG strongly criticised the partisan challenge of policy discontinuity that obstructs the continuity of national development initiatives and contravenes the directive principles of state policy.

Expressing dismay, UTAG pointed out that substantial state resources were utilised to establish a Constitution Review Commission of Inquiry in January 2010. The commission was tasked with conducting nationwide public consultations, resulting in a comprehensive report submitted to the government in December 2011. Despite this, successive governments have failed to actively implement the recommendations outlined in the commission's report, an outcome UTAG deems unacceptable.

UTAG emphasised the critical need for effective governance, especially in the present times where executive authority can potentially veer towards authoritarianism. They highlighted the burden of immense responsibility on the executive President, leading to inefficiencies in governance.

The deliberate stalling of Ghana's constitution review process, according to UTAG, undermines the pursuit of good governance, sustainable development, and the overall enhancement of Ghanaians' quality of life. UTAG called for the immediate resumption and completion of the constitution review process to fortify Ghana's fundamental laws, promoting good governance, inclusivity, and sustainable development that encompasses all citizens.

These observations were made in a communique released after UTAG's 21st Biennial National Congress held at the University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale, from October 11 to 13, 2023.

The congress, themed "Labour Unionism and Socioeconomic Transformation in Ghana: Can UTAG be the Pacesetter?", convened delegates from all 15 traditional public universities in Ghana to deliberate UTAG's role as a central pillar and intellectual hub in shaping public policy discourse through research and advocacy.