H. Kwasi Prempeh

Also known as: Prof. Prempeh · Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh · Prof Prempeh · Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh · Professor Prempeh · Prof Kwasi Prempeh · Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh

Chairperson of Ghana's 2025 Constitution Review Committee; Executive Director of Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, advocating for public consultation on constitutional reforms.

2026-06-092026-10-29

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August 2026
2 AugJoy Online
Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has cautioned Ghana’s political leaders against designing constitutional and governance reforms based on their current political fortunes. …
Don’t draft laws for today’s winners, they could be tomorrow’s losers – Prof Kwasi Prempeh
2 AugJoy Online
… H. Kwasi Prempeh, has criticised the delegate system used by Ghana’s major political parties, arguing that it concentrates power in the hands of wealthy aspirants while sidelining young people, women and other less financially endowed party members. …
Delegate system skews power towards wealthy political aspirants – Prof H.K Prempeh
July 2026
31 JulThe Chronicle
… H. Kwasi Prempeh. The committee proposed 206 constitutional reforms, comprising 147 amendments to existing provisions and 59 entirely new ones. …
Government Backs 5-Year Presidential Term
31 JulJoy Online
It is welcoming news that the government, led by His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, has accepted in principle the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, as contained in the government’s final paper. …
Ghana’s democracy continues to reflect contemporary values and democratic civilisation
30 JulJoy Online
… Chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, the committee presented its final report to President Mahama earlier on Thursday at the Jubilee House, outlining reforms covering governance structures, the powers of state institutions and the tenure of elected office holders.
Government proposes 35-year minimum age for presidential candidates, rejects CRC’s 30 years recommendation
30 JulJoy Online
… The proposal forms part of a broader package of constitutional reforms contained in the final report of the Constitutional Review Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh. …
Government backs five-year presidential and parliamentary term proposal
21 JulThe Chronicle
… President John Dramani Mahama deserves commendation for establishing the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), chaired by constitutional scholar Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, to examine the 1992 Constitution and recommend reforms capable of strengthening Ghana’s democratic governa …
Editorial: The Tribunals Bill And The Credibility Of The Constitutional Review Process
10 JulThe Chronicle
… H. Kwasi Prempeh argued that the current four-year term is too short, with incoming governments effectively spending their early months setting up and final years campaigning, leaving a narrow window for sustained governance and policy implementation. …
Rumours of Mahama’s third-term bid pop up …Supporters to seek legal backing
June 2026
26 JunThe Chronicle
… The Constitution Review Committee (CRC), chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has already called for changes to strengthen transparency and accountability. …
The Council Of State: Appointment In Public, Resignation In Silence
22 JunJoy Online
… The Constitution Review Committee (CRC), chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has already called for changes to strengthen transparency and accountability. …
The Council of State: Appointment in Public, Resignation in Silence

Politics

LSN questions five-year presidential term and DCE election reforms

The News

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 →

Thursday 15 October

LSN questions five-year presidential term and DCE election reforms
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 →
Law Students' Network warns of executive conflict of interest in constitutional review
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 →

Wednesday 30 September

Prof. Prempeh urges public review of constitutional reform bills
The Executive Director of Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called on the government to publish draft constitutional reform bills for public review before finalisation, and to allow input from political parties, civil society and other stakeholders to build consensus. He cautioned against rushing the process without securing wider agreement.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

Former MP rejects proposal to extend presidential term to five years
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 →

Friday 18 September

Political scientist rejects five-year presidential term proposal
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 →

Thursday 17 September

NPP rejects constitutional proposal to extend presidential term
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 →

Wednesday 2 September

IEA opposes Ghana presidential and parliamentary term extension
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 →
IEA proposes 18-point position on Constitutional review
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 →
IEA urges constitutional revision to protect Chief Justice removal
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 →
IEA calls for restructured Council of State to limit presidential control
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 →
IEA backs lifestyle audits for public officials in constitution
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 →
IEA backs bar on MPs serving as ministers simultaneously
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 →
IEA rejects presidential nomination in MMDCE elections
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 →
IEA urges broader consultation on Ghana's constitutional review
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 →
Lack of consensus could prolong Ghana's constitutional reform process
Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah has warned that the constitutional reform process risks prolongation if government fails to build consensus among major political parties and stakeholders, noting that the absence of a common position could complicate matters given that several amendments require parliamentary approval and, in some cases, a referendum.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

Government proposes legislation to protect against hometown discrimination
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 →

Monday 10 August

MMDCE reform proposal raises concerns over partisan control
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

NDC chair calls MMDCE election proposal a compromise position
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Ghana strengthens rules governing presidential entry and exit
Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Chair of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, says Ghana has made significant progress in strengthening constitutional safeguards governing how presidents assume and leave office through reforms and democratic practice over the years.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Government should share constitutional reform position with review committee
The chairman of the 2025 Constitution Review Committee, Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, says the government should have formally communicated its constitutional reform position to the committee from the outset to help guide its work and avoid delays. He argues that such input would have provided valuable context without undermining the committee's independence, and emphasised the importance of keeping the process free from partisan interests.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitution Review Committee chair defends deliberative approach
Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, chairman of Ghana's Constitution Review Committee, has defended broader public deliberation on the constitutional review, arguing that democracy and constitution-making should not be rushed because constitutions are foundational documents intended to outlast individual governments and shape governance for generations.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Constitution review must rise above partisan politics
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitutional review must allow ample time for public participation
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitution Review must serve generations, not governments
Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, has called on Ghana's political class to prioritize national duty over partisan interests in the ongoing constitutional review, arguing that constitutions are designed to last generations and establish foundational governance principles that transcend individual governments and leaders.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitution Review Committee warns against partisan conflict
Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh, chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, has cautioned political parties against treating Ghana's constitutional review as a partisan contest, saying that doing so would waste a rare chance for transformative national reforms. He argued that constitutional changes should be approached with patriotic obligation rather than party loyalty because constitutions are designed to shape governance for generations beyond any single government or leader.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Constitution Review Chair warns against partisan politics
Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, has urged Ghana's political class to prioritize national interest over partisan considerations in the constitutional reform process, warning that allowing party politics to dominate risks squandering an opportunity for meaningful reforms that will shape the country for generations.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
PM Express to discuss constitutional review process next steps
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.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Leader urges President not to assent Tribunals Bill
Parliament adjourned sine die with the Minority Caucus calling on President John Dramani Mahama to reject the recently passed Tribunals Bill, which seeks to establish a constitutional and statutory basis for tribunals' operation in Ghana. The Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed concern about provisions allowing non-lawyers to serve on tribunal panels, citing memories of alleged excesses during the PNDC era and 1990s human rights abuses.
3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Minority Leader attacks government on democracy, economy, disasters
Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has criticised the NDC Government over "executive incompetence, majority tyranny, and a timid judiciary," saying the Republic is "not in safe hands." He called for parliamentary inquiries into June floods that killed 34 people, a military helicopter crash, and a Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise in which at least six young women reportedly died, and criticised the government's economic policy.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

Constitutional reforms must transcend partisan advantage, Prof Prempeh urges
Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, has urged Ghana's political leaders to approach constitutional and governance reforms from a long-term national perspective rather than evaluating them based on immediate partisan political advantage. He cautioned that sitting governments command substantial resources, yet opposition parties have repeatedly overcome such advantages to win elections across Africa, suggesting that resource access does not automatically guarantee electoral success.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →