Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) — Ghanaian civil society organisation advocating for constitutional reform, political financing regulation, anti-corruption measures, and democratic accountability.
… The two-day engagement, which began on Tuesday, is being facilitated by Gifty Nti Konadu, a CDD-Ghana/CPCR representative, Christopher Dapaah of the Local Government Network and members of the CPCR Regional Coordinating Team. …
A fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr John Osae-Kwapong, has expressed doubt that a parliamentary inquiry into the recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana will produce meaningful results. …
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is calling for legislation to guide the implementation of proposed constitutional reforms and ensure the process continues despite changes in government. …
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says omissions identified in the Auditor-General’s COVID-19 expenditure audit are worrying for Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts. …
… CDD-Ghana said such commentary creates a perception of political bias and risks breaching the Code of Conduct for Judges, while the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference said the Chief Justice could have commended the institutions without political comparisons. …
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has explained that not all but some hypertension medicines can cause erectile problems when they reduce blood flow to the penile area. …
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has said Ghana must move from a healthcare system that waits for sick people to report to hospitals to one that actively screens apparently healthy people for chronic diseases. …
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has urged Ghanaians to make regular blood pressure checks a priority, saying lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to prevent hypertension in people who are genetically predi …
Media practitioners and civil society organisations have been urged to intensify public education on Ghana's constitutional reform process to enable citizens to understand and participate meaningfully in proposed changes. Amnesty International's Victoria Asumin called for a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to define responsibilities and timelines for consultations, legislation, parliamentary consideration, and referendums.
Media practitioners and civil society organisations have been urged to intensify public education on Ghana's constitutional reform process to enable citizens to understand and participate meaningfully in proposed changes. Amnesty International's Victoria Asumin called for a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to define responsibilities and timelines for consultations, legislation, parliamentary consideration, and referendums.
A Centre for Democratic Development fellow has questioned whether Parliament can impartially investigate recent cocaine seizures linked to Ghana, citing concerns that the issue has already become a subject of partisan political dispute between the NPP and NDC.
A Centre for Democratic Development fellow has urged the NPP and NDC to move away from blaming successive governments over a recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana, and instead focus on addressing the case, protecting Ghana's international reputation, and building a bipartisan response. The cocaine — nearly 3.9 tonnes — was seized by French customs at Dunkirk in a container shipped from Ghana.
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major national issues: the reported confrontation between Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah and EOCO regarding parliamentary immunity; Ghana's drug-trafficking concerns and the Narcotics Control Commission's response; arrests related to recent speeches; and a $235 million water debt.
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), alongside more than 100 civil society organisations, is calling for legislation and a constitutional reform implementation roadmap to ensure the ongoing review process continues despite changes in government, elections, or campaigns. The CSOs want the government to develop a clear roadmap backed by law ahead of the proposed 2027 referendum and 2028 general elections.
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) says omissions in the Auditor-General's COVID-19 expenditure audit are worrying for Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, given that civil society organisations, Parliament and citizens rely heavily on the Auditor-General's reports to monitor public funds and pursue accountability.
The Ghana Bar Association President has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for commending state-owned enterprises including SSNIT and MIIF during recent visits, with the GBA President suggesting his comments raised concerns about impartiality. The Judicial Service stated the observations were made in good faith and did not intend to undermine judicial independence, though civil society groups and faith-based organisations have expressed concerns.
A Fellow in Public Health at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) clarified that some, but not all, hypertension medicines can cause erectile problems by reducing blood flow to the penile area, and that erectile dysfunction can also be linked to poor circulation and nerve damage from diabetes.
A Public Health Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development says Ghana must move from a reactive healthcare system to one that actively screens apparently healthy people for chronic diseases like hypertension and cardiovascular conditions, noting that many Ghanaians could be living with these conditions without knowing it because they often show no obvious symptoms.
A public health fellow has urged Ghanaians to make regular blood pressure checks a priority, arguing that lifestyle changes alone may not prevent hypertension in genetically predisposed individuals and that screening is more important than emphasis on exercise and diet.
The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is calling for an independent authority to regulate political party and campaign financing, citing gaps in the existing legal framework that inadequately cover candidates and electoral campaign financing. The proposed Independent Electoral Financing and Enforcement Authority would oversee regulation, monitoring, enforcement, audits and disclosure of political finance.
CDD-Ghana's Director of Programmes says the Chief Justice's recent comparison of state institutions' performance under the current administration was ill-advised, and warns the Judiciary must be more sensitive in public engagement to protect public confidence in justice delivery.
The Centre for Democratic Development has called for constitutional protection for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to safeguard its independence and strengthen the fight against political corruption. According to CDD's Director of Programmes, the OSP should be elevated to constitutional body status and given time to continue its work while remaining accountable to its mandate.
Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante of CDD-Ghana has called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to be given time to build institutional capacity and continue tackling corruption. He noted the office took several years to establish infrastructure and become operational, and said the public is closely monitoring its performance.
Dr John Osae-Kwapong of the Centre for Democratic Development has argued that the Office of the Special Prosecutor is necessary to ensure accountability for public officials' alleged wrongdoing without waiting for a change of government. He noted that Ghana's Fourth Republic record shows corruption allegations against officials are typically pursued only after electoral turnovers rather than during the administrations in which the misconduct occurred.
A CDD-Ghana fellow has warned that fresh allegations involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin could further erode public confidence in Parliament, noting the controversy reflects broader concerns about the institution's trustworthiness amid existing perceptions of corruption. The warning comes as Afenyo-Markin disputes allegations from GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, who accused him of being an "extortionist" and seeking to pressure GoldBod.
A CDD-Ghana fellow warned that fresh allegations involving political actors could further erode public confidence in Parliament, citing findings from an Afrobarometer survey showing low trust and high perceptions of corruption in the institution.
CDD-Ghana fellow Dr John Osae-Kwapong warns that continued allegations of misconduct involving MPs could further erode public confidence in Parliament and weaken its ability to perform its constitutional role, reinforcing existing negative perceptions about the institution among citizens already concerned about corruption.
The National Media Commission's Executive Secretary said excessive money in politics could undermine democratic governance and urged the media and public to take interest in campaign financing. CDD-Ghana has developed a model law on political campaign financing for consideration, with participation from representatives of various political parties.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has called for fundamental reforms within political parties and the judiciary, arguing that political parties must function as permanent democratic institutions beyond electoral machines, and the judiciary must remain independent and provide accessible, impartial, timely and credible justice.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia called for African political parties to move beyond their focus on winning elections and become permanent institutions for democratic governance, arguing they cannot credibly defend democracy at the national level if they fail to uphold democratic principles within their own structures.
A CDD-Ghana fellow says Ghanaian law enforcement agencies possess information that could support domestic investigations into AKSA Energy-related bribery allegations linked to a power plant deal, following collaboration with US authorities that contributed to a conviction.
JoyNews journalist Maame Esi Nyamekye Thompson hosted the 21st Kronti ne Akwamu Lecture at CDD-Ghana, featuring UN Special Envoy Hannah Tetteh discussing how the international system is shifting from multilateral cooperation toward geopolitical rivalry, exposing smaller economies to greater vulnerabilities.
Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Chairperson of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, has called for Ghana's constitutional review process to be conducted free from partisan political interests, emphasizing that the Constitution should serve the country's long-term governance needs rather than advance any political party's agenda.
Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, chair of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, has urged against rushing Ghana's constitutional review, saying the process must be thorough, transparent, and inclusive with adequate opportunity for citizens' views to be gathered and considered.
JoyNews' PM Express will host Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of CDD-Ghana and Chairperson of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, to discuss the government's White Paper on constitutional review recommendations and implications for Ghana's governance framework and institutional reforms.
Ghana's 1992 Constitution has provided 34 years of stable elections and peaceful government transitions, but has failed to generate inclusive welfare for the majority of Ghanaians, particularly unemployed youth. An opinion piece argues that constitutional reform offers a pathway to recalibrate political institutions and enable socio-economic transformation, but requires credible, sincere citizen engagement to succeed.
Dr Kojo Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, has praised the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional, calling it a bold judgment that could reshape internal party democracy and accelerate reforms in political parties. He noted the ruling's timing coincides with Ghana's constitutional review process and expressed optimism it would catalyse democratic reforms and reduce money's influence in internal elections.