IN A BOLD move to strengthen Ghana’s disaster management framework, Nii Ayitey Armah has officially submitted a petition to the Constitutional Review Committee, urging the inclusion of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) as an autonomous service body in the national constitution.
Citing NADMO’s vital role in disaster preparedness, emergency response and national recovery efforts, the petitioner emphasized the urgent need for the organisation to gain constitutional recognition – akin to other essential service institutions in the country.
“NADMO is consistently on the frontlines during national crises, yet it operates without the institutional independence or legal muscle required for optimal performance,” Armah stated in the petition.
The petition outlines four key arguments for NADMO’s constitutional upgrade:
- Institutional Autonomy to ensure professionalism and insulate the body from political influence.
- National Security Imperatives, noting that disasters threaten not just lives but also economic stability and national cohesion.
- Legislative and Financial Empowerment, advocating for dedicated budgetary allocation and legal authority to lead multi-agency responses.
- Global Best Practices, aligning Ghana with international standards for disaster management governance.
“This is not just a bureaucratic adjustment – it’s a necessary evolution to save lives and protect livelihoods,” Armah added.
The call has sparked fresh conversations about disaster preparedness and the need for long-term reforms in Ghana’s emergency management architecture. The Constitutional Review Committee is expected to deliberate on the petition in upcoming sessions.
Source: Nationaltyme.com
