Also known as: Prof. Kwasi Prempeh Constitution Review Committee · H. Kwasi Prempeh Committee · Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh-led Constitution Review Committee
Body that conducted Ghana's constitutional review and produced 206 proposals on governance reform, now subject to government implementation decisions and broad stakeholder debate.
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Joy Online
… Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine announced the decision on Thursday, 30 July, while presenting the government’s response to the Constitution Review Committee’s report at the Jubilee House. …
Government backs citizen-led constitutional amendments with 10% voter support thresholdJoy Online
… Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine announced the decision on Thursday, 30 July, while presenting the government’s response to the Constitution Review Committee’s report at the Jubilee House. …
Gov’t accepts constitutional amendment for equal voting rights in political party primariesThe Ghanaian Times
… Ayine made the remarks on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee. …
Government accepts proposal to extend presidential term from four to five years – Attorney GeneralThe Ghanaian Times
… Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee. …
Constitutional review: Government accepts proposal to abolish death penalty – Dominic AyineJoy Online
… Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House on Thursday, July 30, during a briefing on the Constitution Review Committee Report, Dr Ayine said dual citizenship does not shield individuals from extradition proceedings. …
American citizenship does not shield Ofori-Atta from extradition to Ghana — AGJoy Online
… has accepted a proposal to move Ghana’s presidential election to the first week of November, with Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dominic Ayine announcing that the change will form part of planned constitutional amendments arising from the Constitution Review Committee …
Gov’t supports moving presidential elections to November under constitutional reformsThe Chronicle
… She disclosed that the government was studying the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, which had submitted its report to the President, and would soon issue a position paper outlining its position on the proposed constitutional reforms. …
Government is committed to justice sector reforms -VeepThe Ghanaian Times
… the Bill on the basis that in its current form, it could become “a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.” The former Vice President also questioned the government’s decision to proceed with the legislation before publishing the report of the Constitution Review Committee …
Withhold assent to Tribunals Bill – Dr Bawumia appeals to Pres MahamaThe Ghanaian Times
… the Bill on the basis that in its current form, it could become “a potent tool for weaponising justice delivery.” The former Vice President also questioned the government’s decision to proceed with the legislation before publishing the report of the Constitution Review Committee …
Withhold assent to Tribunals Bill – Dr Bawumia appeals to Pres MahamaThe Ghanaian Times
… He also referred to the work of the Constitution Review Committee, which was set up by President Mahama and submitted its report last December. …
Bawumia urges Mahama to withhold assent to Tribunals Bill and consult stakeholdersAn opinion piece argues that Ghana's constitutional reform debate should focus on building institutions with practical capacity to serve citizens fairly. The piece uses the judiciary as an example, noting that judicial independence requires not only legal protection but also adequate funding, staffing, and equipment for courts to function effectively.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's constitutional reform debate should focus on building institutions with practical capacity to serve citizens fairly. The piece uses the judiciary as an example, noting that judicial independence requires not only legal protection but also adequate funding, staffing, and equipment for courts to function effectively.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's government has declined substantially all Constitutional Review Committee proposals for natural resource governance, including a public trust framework, parliamentary oversight, and mining community revenue sharing, dismissing them as addressable through existing law rather than constitutional amendment.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Law Students' Network has contested Ghana's proposed extension of the presidential term from four to five years and warned that the government's model for electing District Chief Executives could undermine local democracy by retaining presidential influence over candidate selection. LSN argues that frequent election cycles may encourage short-term decision-making, but contends that a longer mandate alone would not resolve governance challenges without addressing institutional inefficiencies, corruption, weak planning and inadequate accountability.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Law Students' Network cautioned that the executive's significant control over implementing constitutional reforms risks institutional conflict of interest, particularly where proposals to limit presidential powers or strengthen independent oversight have been rejected. The network also raised concerns that rushing the drafting and parliamentary consideration of two bills to implement reforms could limit public scrutiny of contentious changes.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama's appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission has renewed debate about how to select persons for sensitive public offices without political bias. The Mindset Transformation Initiative argues the focus should extend beyond seeking politically unblemished individuals to examining stronger institutional safeguards.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's Constitution has underrated chieftaincy's capacity to lead local development and should be amended to give chiefs a formal role, alongside proposals for direct elections of local government chief executives and an Independent Devolution Commission to strengthen decentralisation.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reforms and the Centre for Democratic Development held a two-day media engagement in Kumasi to discuss Ghana's ongoing constitutional reform process, examining contentious issues and implications for democratic governance. Participants from six regions discussed the need for clear timelines and institutional responsibilities to implement the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
1 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called for a major restructuring of Ghana's governance system, demanding tighter limits on presidential powers and stronger constitutional safeguards to prevent excessive concentration of authority in the Executive. The coalition wants appointments to independent and oversight institutions to be made through transparent, competitive and merit-based processes rather than being left to presidential discretion.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing the 1992 Constitution, demanding that a Constituent or Consultative Assembly be established before amendments go to Parliament and referendum. The party argues the proposed changes, which include amendments to 147 of 299 Articles and 59 new provisions, are far-reaching and require broader national deliberation to build consensus.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An open letter to Ghana's Constitution Review Implementation Committee cautions that the government should not play a substantial role in determining whether to limit its own powers, arguing instead that constitutional reform must serve the people's interests rather than those in power.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's National Executive Committee is meeting to consider and adopt the party's position paper on proposed amendments to Ghana's 1992 Constitution, including changes to presidential and parliamentary terms, MMDC elections, parliamentary size, and presidential candidate age requirements.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has rejected a proposal to amend the Constitution to allow Ghanaians with dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections and serve as MPs without renouncing other citizenship, characterizing the recommendation as "self-serving" and a threat to genuine citizenship.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has endorsed the proposed extension of Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, but stipulates that it must be paired with stronger governance reforms and accountability mechanisms to prevent citizens from enduring prolonged periods of poor governance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has raised concerns that the government rejected more than half of the recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee, arguing this could undermine the inclusiveness of Ghana's constitutional reform process and allow the government to select which issues proceed to a referendum.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called government and constitutional review proposals to improve women and marginalised groups' representation in Parliament "grossly insufficient", advocating instead for a broader proportional representation system and mandatory quotas across public institutions.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has rejected a Constitution Review Committee proposal to extend Ghana's presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, saying four years is sufficient for an elected government to implement its programme.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has outlined 18 positions on Ghana's Constitutional review, proposing changes to reduce presidential powers, strengthen Parliament and the Judiciary, and improve accountability. The IEA supports several Prempeh Committee recommendations but rejects proposals to extend presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, allow presidential nomination of MMDCE candidates, and establish a state-funded Democracy Fund.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called for Article 146 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution to be revised, saying the current process for removing Superior Court judges and the Chief Justice is too vague and open to political manipulation. The IEA wants detailed removal procedures incorporated directly into the Constitution, while the government prefers to address the issue through subsidiary legislation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has opposed the current Council of State composition, which it says effectively allows the President to select his own principal advisers. The IEA backs a Constitutional Review Committee proposal for a 33-member Council with wider institutional and regional representation, though the government rejected the recommendation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has backed proposals to introduce lifestyle and wealth audits for public officials and a reverse burden of proof to detect unexplained wealth and combat corruption, recommending these measures be entrenched in the 1992 Constitution rather than addressed through ordinary legislation.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has supported a proposal by the Constitution Review Committee to prevent Members of Parliament from simultaneously serving as ministers, deputy ministers, or regional ministers, arguing that the separation would strengthen Parliament's independence and improve its ability to hold the Executive accountable.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has rejected the government's proposal to have the President nominate MMDCE candidates, arguing instead that all qualified citizens should be allowed to contest without presidential control in a non-partisan process.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah says the opposition NPP will not support proposals that restrict who can contest District Assembly elections and is preparing its own position paper on the proposed constitutional amendments. The party believes supporters need to know its position before the amendment process, particularly as some amendments may require a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has warned the government against taking control of the campaign ahead of a referendum on proposed constitutional amendments. According to Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, the party will vigorously campaign for its position once approved by flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and will not passively allow the governing party to dominate the process as occurred in 1992.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP says it has completed a position paper on proposed constitutional reforms and will present its own views to challenge the government's position. The party is concerned that some amendments could significantly change the character of the constitution and intends to campaign vigorously on the issue among supporters.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, secretary of the Constitution Review Implementation Committee, says the 11-member committee will not simply accept government positions on constitutional reforms, but will serve as a technical body to facilitate political process and translate consensus decisions rather than set policy.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →