Citizenship Vs Allegiance - The Law on JoyNews (8-8-21)

[@nanahamilton1101]

Yes allegiance and citizens are two differences. If you were originally from Ghana it's your place of birth you do not need allegiances or affirmative pledge an oath or any sort of pledging certificate unless otherwise talking setting office. However allegiance is natural at your place of birth it's setting respect of an agreement to obey. But when you travel allegiance it different, you acquire

[@Beverlyn-o8e]

In the UK and most of the European countries, you swear an allegiance to that country before you can naturalize to become a citizen.

[@yawos9024]

Same as the U.S! I really don't understand Kwaku Asare's position. I have lived in American longer than Kwaku Asare but I chose not to take their citizenship. The permanent residency is good enough for me.

[@AkubaCAB]

Ghanaians born outside of Ghana to Ghanaian parents are just as Ghanaian per the constitution as someone who is born in Ghana and then leaves to another country and becomes a permanent resident. So should the laws benefit the Ghanaian who is permanently resident elsewhere and penalise a Ghanaian who is born outside of Ghana? You are allied to your survival, we shouldn't be confused that you are not allied to the country under whose laws you spend the majority of your time and are most dependent on.

[@yawos9024]

@@AkubaCAB I agree with you about Ghanaians born outside of Ghana. They are also naturally born Ghanaians - and may be naturally born citizens of their country of birth. I think that is what the constitution should address. The British PM Boris Johnson had U.S citizenship because he was born in the U.S but he is naturally born Brit because his parents were Brits. He only gave up his U.S citizenship because he was being billed for taxes in the U.S. These scenarios aside, any Ghanaian who willingly discards his Ghanaian citizenship for another country's should not be allowed to occupy some sensitive positions. There is a reason America does not allow anyone born outside the U.S to be eligible to become President.

[@moretvglobal]

Very insightful and educative. Thank you so much

[@stephengyamfi7045]

The are certain provisions in every country’s constitution. I know in Austria and Germany doesn’t allow dual citizenship at all. In America you may be a citizen of the country but if are not born on the soil of America you can not be a president of the country. Ghanaians should respect the provisions in their constitution until it changed by referendum!

[@pallotey810]

What about persons born in Ghana to American citizens? Citizenship is only a concept that divides humans. Ones Citizenship can be altered by the individual, what right has the politician to refuse that individual?

[@bekind5044]

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[@jimmyfisher7941]

Dual citizenship should allow one to vote but not hold government or political office. This should also include county of city government. However their children can if they are born in that country.

[@karlmax6031]

Will be pleased if you provide some explanation.

[@nanahamilton1101]

Dual citizens is the interaction between two countries, when it comes to dual or multiple citizenship, the words is devide: there are countries whose laws allow their own citizens to acquire another citizenship without losing their present one.

[@kwameasamoah1342]

Kwaku, you break it down for a layman like myself to understand. I am proud of you my nephew.

[@rowsimmons]

What are the policies and laws for dual citizenship for individuals to serve in public office? Knowing these Laws will allow an individual to decide if they can abide by them and serve in public office. Dual citizenship is for business opportunities and to have political access to the country's voting rights and opportunities to get involved with the countries affairs and views. Will Allegiance be a conflict of entrance without disclosure of your intentions in that country???

[@AkubaCAB]

In the Boris Johnson case he was the Mayor of London in Ghana lingo the MCE of London whilst being a US citizen which is not allowed for Ghanaian dual nationals. Its like we pick UK/US examples when it suits us and drop it when it doesn't

[@nanahamilton1101]

To become citizens in the particular country first will grant you right to live Indefinitely without restrictions; resident. Others get straight away where's some others depending your status must live In three or more years before you will be granted indefinitely to remain. After a setting years five or more years you are allow to apply citizenship. After you have citizenship the benefits of two passport or dual citizens you can work in both countries but under obligations you can't travel away or for more than six months within a year. And can only do so if only six months at a goal continuity for five years. After five coalition years no more allow six months. You then choose which country you would like your main. To void here and there. But if only visa passport you can be here and there as much as you want depending your visa limits.

[@kayboakye]

Ghana's position on dual citizenship (Article94.2.a) is nonsensical and crass. Some cowards in Ghana inserted that clause to stem fierce political competition and deny the country delivery of superior public services.

[@nanahamilton1101]

In the linkage you have to pledge allegiance to become citizen it's mandatory, cannot do without

[@thegospeltv1734]

Dual citizenship holders shouldn't have the the same right and privilege

[@andyteechannel3634]

I'm liking 👍🏿 the information on citizenship, the politics around d it, and the divisiveness of the politicians concerning things they would do to swinging/gearing situations to fervor/favor their stands...Ghana paaaa niéee.. 👀😳🙆🏽

[@nanahamilton1101]

Dual allegiance vs dual citizens: dual allegiance on other hand prefers to a situation in which person simultaneously owes, by some positive act, Royalty to two or more state. While dual citizens is involuntary, dual allegiance is the result of an individual's volition.

[@nanahamilton1101]

Dual citizens however you are not allow a setting previlag occupying setting class offices. It's right

[@kayboakye]

Boris Johnson was born in NewYork City.

[@quacyagbeke5149]

I think Ghana that's brags about freedom and justice is slowly turning into a failed state. I'm born in Ghana and live abroad. Now l have to have a Ghanaian send me invitation letter for me to get a visa to visit my family. In my passport says Ghana is my country of birth. I think this is unconstitutional and l would like your learned lawyers to comment.

[@richardt1770]

Bro! No one forces on your throat to become a citizen of another country , in so doing, denounced your Ghanaian citizenship status.

[@azaanigelgaisieisafakeprop8751]

Sarkodie should stop endorsing azaaa nigel gaisie. Sarkodie has the habit of endorsing azaa fãke prophets in his lyrics. Last time he endorsed azaa owusu bempah in one of his songs. In another song of his, he is heard gladly encouraging young people to be reckless in their sexual pursuit even if they contract H!V A!ds and hepatitis B. For once, he should think of the impact that his lyrics are having on the youth......... Sarkodie needs to understand that if he wants his music to be timeless, he has to be mindful of the kind of lyrics he put in his music.... Sarkodie should not only think about money and clout...

[@lawrencekwarteng4876]

It is very dangerous to have dual citizenship and hold position. Where is your allegiance? Ghana can not hold accountable if the person holds dual citizenship and yet hold position. No you can't do that. Example in Philippines you hold position in the government if the individual have dual citizenship. It is no no. Even the person will not attempt because the law clearly state as that. No no to dual citizenship position

[@AkubaCAB]

Politicians with single citizenship are moving money out of the country to inheritance places, corruption is rife... why don't we question their allegiances?

[@AkosSunday]

@@AkubaCAB the laws will deal with them (when actually implemented)...what happens to those with dual citizenship who can escape with impunity? There have to be conditions in place for such, anaa?

[@AkubaCAB]

@@AkosSunday they cannot escape with impunity that's actually not how international law works. actually the very opposite.

[@yvonneasare418]

This law has to be amended especially a Ghanaian born in Ghana to Ghanaian parents should be considered. Its awfully discriminatory.

[@richardt1770]

It's a choice one has to make to apply for a citizen of another country. There are key positions in the country which are of limit to foreign passport holders due to security reasons.

[@alfredantwi2182]

Confused

[@professordrsirengineernana2814]

Anyone who flouts the laws of the land must be jailed forevever because the laws cannot be discriminatery to favour someone. The laws that dealt with Adamu Sakende in Bawku Central and that lead him to jail, the same laws must deal with all and sundry without fear or favour.

[@richardt1770]

Professor, your argument is baseless and unfounded, the constitution is well written by people with noble ideas whose objective is to lay grand rules to protect our country interest. The constitution of the United states does not permit her citizens to swear an oath to become a citizen of another country of choice. The indigenes who want to present their constituency ad an MP must fulfill all the mandatory requirements. First, one cannot claimed to be a Professor of law, whose aim is to attack the nation written constitution. One cannot submit a job application to a company without satisfying the criteria either indigenes or foreign.Follow instructions and abide the condition of employment as clearly stated on the form. We must respect Ghana laws, regulations and procedures to attain position . Shameful behaviour professor

[@dannykofi]

Watching from HOLLAND 🇳🇱 :: Does Gh🇬🇭 . Gov. Understand the Definition of CITIZENSHIP??? Based on the definition said on this PLATFORM

[@Beverlyn-o8e]

You have to base everything on the constitution not the social media.

[@kwamemarfo]

Dual citizenship should not be given the same rights.

[@victoruben5545]

Dual citizenship in any countries in the world Ghana or Nigeria should be give a resident permit to us to travel home without visa

[@jhonkhan8153]

Why the misunderstanding of CITIZENSHIP and Nationality is beyond me. How can anyone take a Nationality of any other country, this tells a lot. What sort of law makers you have? No wonder pull your Nationals down is rampant in your society and your enemies always win. And no wonder, still struggling over 400 years , knock, knock!!!!😀😁😁😁😁😃😃 this policy goes to the roots of those arm robbers who took power without a single vote in other to deny their citizens right and that led to the increase of lawlessness , and stunt the progress. GOT IT!!!!!. Install him immediately. Rubbish talk including so called revolutionaries regime nothing lawful about this regime.

[@stephenjoke7965]

IT SHOULD BE NO NO BODY TO BE IN OFFICE IN GHANA WITH TWO NATIONALITY. THAT HAVE TO BE FOR BIDIN..AND HAVE TO BE NOT LESS THAN YEARS IN PRISON..

[@mrw1762]

Write in your beloved language, wai.

[@akushikaacquaye5237]

​@@mrw1762😂

[@stephenjoke7965]

THE LAW SHOULD BE ONLY ONE PASSPORT OF NATIONALITY CAN BE US MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT OR PRESIDENT IN GHANA.. NANA EVEN HOSPITALS 🏥 HE GO TO LONDON..THAT IS VERY VERY STUPIDITY.. THAT IS WHY THEY WORKING WITHOUT PAYING THEM..

[@tjones2260]

Do you understand what you wrote? Is it supposed to be English?

[@Beverlyn-o8e]

@@tjones2260 I don't think so. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenjoke7965]

@@tjones2260 BROTHER I just look at..THANKS but it is painful ..