Also known as: CRC
Submitted 206 constitutional reform proposals to President Mahama in February 2026, including recommendations on presidential term length, parliamentary expansion, and land vesting.
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Joy Online
… Speaking at a press briefing on government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee, the Attorney-General said the proposed amendment would affect the relevant provisions of Article 13 of the 1992 Constitution, which currently provides for th …
Government accepts abolition of death penalty, proposes life imprisonment for capital offencesJoy Online
… His clarification follows the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine’s announcement that the government has accepted a recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the tenure of both the President and Members of Parliament from four t …
Proposed five-year presidential term will not apply to Mahama – Felix Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Presenting the government’s response to the Constitutional Review Committee’s final report at Jubilee House on Thursday, July 30, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, announced the proposal as part of a package of constitutional reforms aimed at strengtheni …
Government backs separation of Attorney-General’s Office from Ministry of JusticeJoy Online
… Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, announced the government’s position on Thursday, July 30, after the Constitutional Review Committee presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency. …
Gov’t proposes 10-year fixed term for Chief Justice, 19-member cap for Supreme CourtJoy Online
… The announcement was made by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, during the presentation of the Government’s White Paper on the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee on Thursday, July 30. …
Gov’t backs 300-seat Parliament with reserved representation for women, youth, PWDs under proposed constitutional reformsJoy Online
… Speaking at a press briefing on government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee, the Attorney-General said the existing restriction does not align with the realities of modern citizenship and Ghana’s relationship with its diaspora communi …
Dual citizens may contest Parliament without renouncing foreign citizenship under proposed reformsJoy Online
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has clarified that the government’s position on the Constitutional Review Committee’s final report does not amount to a white paper, explaining that the committee was not a commission of inquiry established under Cha …
Government’s response to Constitutional Review report is not a white paper – AyineJoy Online
The government has proposed reducing the minimum age for presidential candidates from the current 40 years to 35 years, opting against the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation of 30 years. …
Government proposes 35-year minimum age for presidential candidates, rejects CRC’s 30 years recommendationJoy Online
The government has accepted a recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee to extend the tenure of the President and Members of Parliament from four years to five years, arguing that the current constitutional cycle does not provide enough time for governments to effecti …
Government backs five-year presidential and parliamentary term proposalJoy Online
… Time to alter the political incentives for development as a starting point On January 26, 2026, the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) established by President John Mahama submitted its full report to the President. …
Ghana’s second Independence moment: Why citizens must engage in constitutional reformThe Christian Council of Ghana has called for reforms to protect students' religious freedoms while preserving the ethos of mission-founded schools. The Council said reforms should safeguard freedom of thought, conscience, belief and religion without undermining the right to education or the identity of mission-founded institutions.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has called for reforms to protect students' religious freedoms while preserving the ethos of mission-founded schools. The Council said reforms should safeguard freedom of thought, conscience, belief and religion without undermining the right to education or the identity of mission-founded institutions.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association is calling for key protections for media freedom to be entrenched in Ghana's Constitution during the ongoing constitutional review, warning that relying on ordinary legislation could leave the sector vulnerable to changes by successive governments. GIBA said many of its recommendations to the Constitutional Review Committee were not reflected in the committee's final report, though it welcomed proposals concerning media independence and regulation.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP Diaspora executives have called for Ghana to remove constitutional restrictions preventing dual citizens from contesting parliamentary elections, arguing that qualified Ghanaians abroad should have the opportunity to contribute to national development. They rejected the view that holding another passport raises loyalty concerns, instead calling for allegiance to be assessed through conduct and commitment.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission says the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission (IPEC) will provide a more independent, equitable and sustainable framework for public sector compensation without competing with or undermining existing institutions. The assurance was given at a stakeholder engagement in Accra on the transition from FWSC to IPEC.
28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
An analysis in Joy Online argues that Ghana's age of sexual consent—currently 16—should be raised to 18 to align with the age of marriage and reflect the realities of pregnancy, childbirth, and co-parenting. The piece contends that structural legal and cultural arrangements, rather than individual moral failings, drive many social problems.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a political scientist at the University of Ghana, has dismissed calls to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing that political parties can prepare their governments while in opposition rather than waiting until they assume office. His remarks come as the NPP rejects the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation to extend both presidential and parliamentary terms to five years, though the government's Attorney-General has accepted the proposal.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana School of Law director Kwaku Ansa-Asare has questioned the proposal to reduce the minimum presidential age from 40 to 30, arguing there is no pressing need to alter the constitutional threshold and cautioning against repeated attempts by political parties to tinker with the Constitution. The Constitutional Review Committee recommended lowering the age to 30, while government has proposed 35 years.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The opposition NPP has rejected the government-accepted recommendation to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years, arguing that the four-year term allows voters to regularly assess government performance.
18 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has called for stricter constitutional restrictions preventing sitting MPs from being appointed to public boards and procurement bodies of publicly funded institutions, arguing it would strengthen Parliament's independence and minimise conflicts of interest.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the government's approach to reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution and called for the establishment of a Constituent or Consultative Assembly to deliberate on the proposed changes. The Constitutional Review Committee submitted 206 total proposals (147 amendments and 59 new provisions) to President John Mahama in February 2026.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee proposal to expand Ghana's Parliament from 276 to a maximum of 300 seats, arguing there is insufficient evidence that a larger legislature would improve effectiveness, representation or governance. The party maintains that Ghana's current parliamentary representation is already substantial relative to the population.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the current four-year mandate is necessary for democratic accountability. The government accepted the proposal in July 2026, citing the need for administrations to have more time to formulate, implement and assess policies.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Citizens Platform on Constitutional Reforms rejected a Constitutional Review Committee proposal to extend Ghana's presidential term from four to five years, arguing the current term is sufficient if other electoral and institutional reforms are implemented. The group is also calling for a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to provide a legal framework for reform implementation.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
15 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Trades Union Congress supports a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation that Ghana's lands be vested in the people rather than the President, and calls for the Lands Commission to be reformed as the primary constitutional trustee and manager of the country's lands and natural resources.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Trades Union Congress has cautioned against extending Ghana's presidential term from four to five years unless accompanied by simultaneous constitutional reforms to strengthen governance and accountability, warning that a longer tenure would prolong the consequences of misgovernance.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has called for an extension of the constitutional amendment process timeline to allow broader public consultation on the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendations, following the swearing-in of an 11-member implementation committee chaired by legal practitioner Marrietta Brew.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Institute of Economic Affairs has cautioned the government against rushing Ghana's constitutional review, arguing that reforms require extensive public education, consultation, and consensus-building. The IEA objected to the proposed methodology and timeline, which targets non-entrenched amendments for February 2027 and plans a referendum on entrenched provisions alongside the 2027 District Assembly elections.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa expressed confidence that the newly constituted 11-member bipartisan committee will successfully oversee the implementation of Ghana's proposed constitutional reforms, saying its cross-party composition could foster consensus and serve the national interest.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa claims that former President Akufo-Addo showed little interest in reviewing Ghana's 1992 Constitution while in office, having argued during CSO meetings that the Constitution had sustained Ghana's democracy for decades and should not be altered.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Institute for Democratic Governance opposes the government's proposal to have the President nominate five persons from whom three would contest District Chief Executive elections, saying it would exclude political parties and individuals not aligned with government and undermine free democratic choice. IDEG has long advocated for direct election of DCEs by the people without presidential intervention.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A planning educator at KNUST has called for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to be elected on a strictly non-partisan basis, arguing that Ghana's local governance system cannot be fundamentally transformed if political parties continue to influence the selection of local government leaders. His position comes as the government has endorsed direct election of all MMDCEs, requiring the President to nominate five candidates from which three would be shortlisted to contest elections.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Government proposes addressing discrimination based on hometown or indigeneity through a Comprehensive Human Rights Act, a move welcomed by the Muslim Peace and Reconciliation Committee in Ashanti Region as relief for Zango dwellers who struggle with official documents without identified ancestral hometowns.
13 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's proposed amendment to directly elect Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives on a non-partisan basis has drawn criticism from reform architect Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh and others, who argue that the government's plan to select three candidates for voters to choose from could perpetuate central control over local governance.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has described the government's proposal on MMDCE elections as a "middle way" between those opposed to any contest and those wanting completely open elections. He stated the proposal is not being forced on anyone and will be subject to parliamentary debate.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Darko, a member of Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee, has criticized the government's proposed model for electing MMDCEs, arguing that allowing the executive to shortlist candidates defeats the purpose of direct elections and represents a departure from the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation for an open, non-partisan process.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Local Government Committee Vice Chair Charles Akwesi Agbeve defended the government's proposed model for selecting Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, arguing that government involvement in recommending candidates is necessary to ensure national policies are effectively implemented at grassroots level, in contrast to the Constitutional Review Committee's proposal for direct public election in a non-partisan system.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice Chairman of Parliament's Local Government Committee Akwesi Agbeve says the government has not abandoned proposals to elect MMDCEs, but rather modified the selection process: five nominees would undergo screening and interviews, with three finalists presented to residents for a public vote, differing from the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation for open non-partisan elections.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former UN Senior Governance Adviser Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah says Ghana's constitutional review is legally legitimate but warns the government is reversing or amending key recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee, which undermines the review's intent. He cautions against rushing constitutional changes.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →