… ourt has given the state and political parties one year to implement the directive The judgment held that restricting internal elections to a select group of delegates disenfranchises ordinary party members and violates the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution …
… The 1992 Constitution, for which so many sacrificed, is being hollowed out before our very eyes, and all well-meaning Ghanaians, irrespective of political affiliation, ethnicity or creed, must rise to defend it,” the party added. …
… The judgment held that restricting internal elections to a select group of delegates disenfranchises ordinary party members and violates the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. …
… He cited Article 233 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the NCCE to educate citizens on their rights and obligations, and Article 41, which outlines the responsibilities of citizens. …
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, August 3, Prof Prempeh said such a move would have provided valuable context for the committee as it embarked on its mandate to review the 1992 Constitution and conduct nationwide consultations. …
… Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, August 3, Prof Prempeh, who is also the Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), said there was no need to hasten efforts to amend the 1992 Constitution, given its significance to the country’s democratic …
… The ruling is firmly grounded in the 1992 Constitution. Article 55(2) guarantees every citizen the right to participate in a political activity intended to shape government, while Article 55(5) requires that “the internal organization of a political party shall conform to democra …
… The Court further held that the decision aligns with the democratic vision of the 1992 Constitution, which emphasises broad political participation in the formation of political authority. …
… The legal practitioner explained that the limitation comes from Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests all prosecution powers in the Attorney-General. …
… His remarks come days after the Supreme Court declared political parties’ delegate-based electoral college systems unconstitutional, ruling that restricting voting in party primaries to a limited number of delegates violates Article 55(5) of the 1992 Constitution. …
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.