The leader of the United Front Party (UFP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has raised concerns regarding the legal qualifications of President Akufo-Addo.

Mr Odike expressed doubts during a panel discussion on Onua FM on March 20, 2024, citing issues with Akufo-Addo's handling of constitutional matters and the perceived imbalance of power within Ghana's governmental framework.

He questioned the president's legal background, noting discrepancies between Akufo-Addo's actions and expectations for someone with legal expertise. Particularly, Odike criticized Akufo-Addo's reluctance to initiate a review of Ghana's constitution despite perceived shortcomings.

Mr Odike highlighted the concentration of power in the presidency, which he argued undermines the necessary checks and balances crucial for upholding democratic principles.

He expressed concern over Akufo-Addo's ability to appoint ministers and influence judicial appointments, suggesting that such control undermines the independence of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

"Someone says Akufo-Addo is a lawyer; I have my doubts since Akufo-Addo became president. He has never been a lawyer before, because, for us laymen, we wouldn't behave the way Akufo-Addo is behaving when it comes to the rule of law.

"First of all, Akufo-Addo is saying that he doesn’t see anything wrong with Ghana’s constitution…I have always been advocating for constitutional review.

"Look, he has control over the executive and the judiciary. Why has he appointed a parliamentary minister? You see, the three arms of government are supposed to work independently, but the president is able to go to parliament and appoint ministers, which is wrong,” he said.

He added “The president has the power to appoint a minister of parliamentary affairs and also appoints justices and promotes judges.

"And the lawyers in this country, if these things are happening here, how do you expect the country to progress? Nana Addo has taken the whole nation to ransom."