The Constitution Review Committee has officially submitted its final report to President John Dramani Mahama. This marks a major milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions and governance framework.
The Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), was mandated to review the 1992 Constitution and recommend reforms to enhance accountability, separation of powers, and democratic consolidation.
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The submission follows several months of nationwide consultations, stakeholder engagements, and extensive technical analysis undertaken by the eight-member committee.
Other distinguished members of the committee include Justice Sophia Adinyira, retired Supreme Court Justice; Professor Kwame Karikari; former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei; Dr. Godwin Djokoto; Ibrahim Tanko Amidu; Dr. Esi Ansah; and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya.
Key Recommendations
Among the major proposals captured in the report is the separation of the legislature from the executive, a move expected to promote institutional independence and reduce executive dominance.
The committee also clarified that Ghana’s Constitution does not provide for a third presidential term, reinforcing constitutional limits on executive power.
Additionally, it recommended extending the presidential term from four to five years, arguing that a longer term could enhance policy continuity and governance stability.
The submission of the report marks a crucial step toward constitutional reform, with expectations now shifting to government consideration and potential legislative action.