President John Dramani Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee tasked with addressing gaps in the 1992 Constitution.
The initiative, a bold step towards enhancing Ghana’s democratic governance, fulfills the President’s commitment to advancing the implementation of recommendations from prior constitutional review processes.
The Committee is chaired by constitutional law expert Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh.
The membership include distinguished professionals with expertise in law, governance, and public policy.
They includes Justice Sophia Adinyirah, Prof. Kwame Karikari, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, Dr. Esi Ansah, and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya, who serves as Secretary.
The composition of the Committee underscores the President’s desire to engage persons of proven expertise, dedication to the service of the nation and commitment to good governance, to manage the process
The Committee’s mandate includes analyzing past recommendations from the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
It will also engage key stakeholders to solicit views on proposed amendments and provide actionable recommendations for reform.
The President has tasked the Committee to submit its final report within five months.