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She noted that the proposed amendment could help to limit the unfortunate implications of the political system according to which "the winner takes everything".
She added that it could also help improve accountability and build trust between the government and citizens.
Mrs Degnbol delivered her address at a reception on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of the Danish Constitution in Accra.
She said the day was special since it was also their election day.
Reforms
According to the ambbadador, although no reform has been straightforward and straightforward, especially when many factors were at stake, the constitutional amendments could also pave the way for an improvement in the provision of services. public services and an increased willingness to pay taxes to maintain them.
Ms. Degnbol badured that they all shared the hope that the referendum, and in particular the December 2020 elections, would be held in the same calm as the previous elections in Ghana.
She emphasized that the tradition of peaceful conflict resolution was one of the most salient features of Ghana and that there would be a lot to lose if it did not continue.
Danish electoral system
The Danish electoral system, she noted, was based on proportional representation and, therefore, none of the parties was particularly important.
Governments were generally minority governments, made up of coalitions and supported by parties outside the government.
She revealed that the key words of the Danish political system were compromises and alliances and explained that the compromises implied that the stakeholders were willing to give up some of their ambitions to get something more important.
One party will not be able to govern alone, which has been reinforced by the fact that the composition of municipal and regional councils is independent of that of parliament, she said. She added that the majority of mayors and presidents of regional councils were represented. opposition parties.
The ambbadador stressed that the tone of the political debate – especially during an election campaign – could be severe, but that politicians and members of political parties were careful not to go too far.
She explained that it was because they were more likely to work closely shortly after the elections.
"The system of minority government and power-sharing helps to alleviate tensions between different population groups and to ensure that many points of view are heard and taken into account in political decision-making," he said. she added.
Vigilante
She however observed that the recent level of self defense activities in the country was extremely disturbing.
She said: "With all the people of Ghana, we hope and pray that the government, the two major political parties, important institutions such as the National Peace Council, religious and traditional leaders, will take the necessary steps to control undemocratic forces threatening power. foundation of Ghana's democracy. "
The reception
Ms. Degnbol was pleased that many partners and friends from all walks of life in Ghana attended the reception.
She proposed the toast for the good health of the Danish and Ghanaian governments and citizens and for the improvement of relations between the two countries.
Reply
Responding to the toast, Minister of Communications Ursula Owusu-Ekuful said on this momentous occasion that it is a pleasure to express our deep gratitude to the Government and the people of Denmark for the interventions and the support and development economic.
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