… Justice Bernasko Essah answered in the affirmative but stressed that such departures must be justified by compelling reasons in accordance with Article 129(3) of the 1992 Constitution. …
… Article 14(3) of the 1992 Constitution provides that a person arrested or detained in connection with a criminal offence who is not released must be brought before a court within 48 hours after the arrest. …
… Adamtey argued that Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution vested prosecutorial authority exclusively in the Attorney-General and that Parliament exceeded its powers by creating an independent anti-corruption prosecution body without a constitutional amendment. …
… He also pointed to the 1992 Constitution, which vests authority to organise and deploy state security forces exclusively in the state, warning that groups performing security functions outside this framework undermine lawful state authority. …
… The bill, which was passed by Parliament on July 16, 2026, reintroduces Regional and District Tribunals into Ghana’s judicial system under Article 126 of the 1992 Constitution. …
… The National Security Coordinator further pointed to the 1992 Constitution, which vests the authority to organise and deploy state security forces in the state. …
… The technical collaboration will involve a review of the compensation process, enhanced exchange of valuation documents and relevant information, stronger stakeholder consultation, and greater adherence to the 1992 Constitution, the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), and recognised profe …
… A legal opinion cited provisions of the 1992 Constitution, including Article 55(8) and Article 94(2)(c)(ii), which bar persons convicted of high crimes or sentenced to more than 10 years from contesting parliamentary seats. …
… But can the person also tell us that based on Article 103 of the 1992 Constitution and Articles 204, 212, 213, 262, and 263, the Minority is not well placed to come by way of a motion?” he asked. …
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has called on journalists to intensify investigative work and hold public institutions accountable, citing the media's constitutional responsibility to pursue matters of national concern—particularly following recent narcotics-related incidents and after the Speaker blocked a Minority-sponsored motion for a parliamentary inquiry.
Newly appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah pledged during his swearing-in to ensure free, fair and credible elections, emphasising that every citizen's vote counts and the Commission must prioritise national interest over partisan considerations.
Cabinet has approved a Host Country Agreement between Ghana and the Holy See, which will now go to Parliament for ratification. The agreement establishes a framework for relations between the two parties, including provisions on special rights, privileges and immunities for ecclesiastical officeholders and Catholic faithful in Ghana.
International affairs analyst Prince Anuwar-Sadat Amadu has urged the government to ensure Ghana's bid to join BRICS is guided by national interests, economic analysis and strategic diplomatic considerations, cautioning against presenting membership as an automatic solution to economic challenges.
Senyo Hosi has argued that the visa arrangements controversy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup should be treated as a constitutional compliance and accountability matter, going beyond calls for the Sports Minister's resignation. Hosi warned the issue has implications for Ghana's reputation and the principles of probity and rule of law in public administration.
The Ghana Law Society says its emergence aims to provide an additional platform for lawyers and address member welfare rather than compete with the Ghana Bar Association. The GLS is developing a welfare package under which 20 per cent of members' dues would fund life insurance, while GLS leader Dafeamekpor pursues a Supreme Court case challenging the GBA's claim to exclusive representation on statutory bodies.
Ghana's constitutional reform is being used to push for environmental rights to be entrenched in the supreme law, including a constitutional right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment and guaranteeing communities affected by natural-resource projects meaningful participation in decisions affecting their land and livelihoods.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says the Speaker's rejection of a motion seeking parliamentary inquiry into recent cocaine seizures failed the integrity test required of Parliament and undermines its constitutional mandate to oversee public institutions.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Journalists Association and Media Foundation for West Africa to convene a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content, and responsible digital communication, and to develop a roadmap for addressing the problem. The engagement is expected to involve the National Media Commission, Ghana Police Service, civil society, traditional media, bloggers, influencers, legal and human-rights experts, digital platforms and other institutions.
President John Dramani Mahama has asked the Ghana Journalists Association and Media Foundation for West Africa to lead a national stakeholder engagement on hate speech, abusive online content, and responsible digital communication, and to develop a roadmap addressing the issue. The initiative raises questions about where to draw the line between legitimate criticism and hate speech in Ghana's public discourse.
The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called on young people to speak up and defend democratic values and constitutional liberties, warning that Ghana's civic space is shrinking and that silence in the face of injustice cannot be a foundation of a free society.
A legal analysis advises citizens to request proper identification, institutional affiliation, and arrest reasons from plainclothes individuals claiming law enforcement authority, and to alert family or a lawyer before complying; lawful arrests are distinguishable from abduction under Ghana's 1992 Constitution and Criminal Procedure Act.
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has summoned Parliament to convene on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at noon at Parliament House in Accra, pursuant to constitutional and parliamentary procedures. No details were provided on the specific business to be considered.
An attempted arrest of the Manhyia South MP at the Accra High Court has revived debate over when MPs can be arrested. The constitution protects MPs from process while attending or travelling to parliamentary proceedings, but does not grant blanket immunity from arrest, according to legal analysis of Article 117 of the 1992 Constitution.
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has rejected the Constitution Review Committee's proposal to extend the presidential and parliamentary tenure from four to five years, arguing that the current four-year term already provides sufficient time for policy implementation and that he sees no rational basis for the extension.
The Deputy Majority Whip has questioned whether the Minority has the capacity to independently investigate narcotics seizures following its request to recall Parliament, though he acknowledged the Minority's constitutional right to do so. The Minority invoked Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and secured the required 15 per cent of MPs to seek an extraordinary sitting to investigate major drug consignments linked to Ghana.
Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu agrees with the NPP's call for broader consultation on Ghana's constitutional review but questions whether establishing a Consultative Assembly is the right approach, noting that Ghana previously relied on such an assembly for the 1992 Constitution.
The NPP has called on the NDC government to heed concerns from organised labour, traditional leaders, professional bodies and other stakeholders before proceeding with constitutional amendments, urging the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations before any referendum.
The opposition New Patriotic Party has rejected the NDC government's current process for reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and called for the establishment of a Consultative Assembly to deliberate on the proposed changes. The party argues that the scale of reforms—206 proposals affecting major areas of governance—constitutes a fundamental overhaul rather than routine amendments and vows to oppose them in Parliament and campaign against them at referendum.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has called for the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to deliberate on proposals to amend the 1992 Constitution, arguing that the scope of proposed amendments could result in creating a new constitution and that the current process has been less consultative than previous constitutional processes.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey called on investigative and prosecutorial authorities to ensure bail conditions are reasonable, proportionate, and consistent with Article 14 of the 1992 Constitution. She also proposed establishing a Human Rights Watch Committee within the legal profession to monitor compliance with constitutional human rights provisions.
The Ghana Bar Association has called on the Judiciary and Executive to operate within the 1992 Constitution's limits, with its President raising concerns about comments attributed to the Chief Justice and reports that some judges may be serving Executive interests rather than the Constitution.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey expressed disappointment with remarks attributed to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie concerning state-owned enterprises, saying they raised concerns among legal professionals. She also criticized the Judicial Service's response as inadequate, while emphasizing the Bar's commitment to judicial independence within constitutional limits.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has described the Judicial Service's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his partisan comments as "at best lacklustre," arguing that judges must remain within constitutional boundaries and that the Chief Justice's remarks comparing public institutions' performance under different administrations left much to be desired.
The Ghana Bar Association has condemned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for comments praising state-owned enterprises and comparing their output to that of a previous government, saying his remarks were inappropriate given his judicial position.
Professor Kwame Gyan, a legal practitioner specialising in land and property law, has urged prospective homeowners to engage qualified built-environment professionals and obtain all necessary permits before beginning construction, citing Ghana's building laws and the Local Governance Act 2016 which requires building permits as a legal requirement.
The Trades Union Congress supports extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but only if accompanied by stronger governance reforms to prevent prolonged misgovernance and strengthen democratic institutions.
President John Mahama has reminded newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices that their oath of office is a consequential covenant with the people of Ghana, not merely ceremonial, and urged them to administer justice without fear or favour and uphold the 1992 Constitution.
At the 2026 Africa Down Under Summit in Perth, Ghana's representatives presented the country's fast-growing critical minerals sector to Australian investors, emphasizing opportunities in lithium, bauxite, iron ore and base metals while positioning Ghana as a stable, reform-driven hub for the global energy transition and moving beyond traditional gold production to value-added mining.
President John Mahama has appointed Dr Abdul-Baasit Aziz-Bamba as Acting Director-General of the Value for Money Office, in accordance with the 1992 Constitution and the Value for Money Office Act, 2026. Dr Aziz-Bamba, a Harvard-trained lawyer and former Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, will serve pending receipt of constitutionally required advice from the Governing Board.