President Mahama sets up Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Prof. H. Kwesi Prempeh to lead team of legal and governance experts to review 1992 Constitution.

This is in fulfilment of his promise to see through the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process.

For this reason, the President has established a Constitution
Review Committee with the following membership, Prof.H Kwasi Prempeh
(Chairman), Justice Sophia Adinyirah
(Member), Prof. Kwame Karikari – (Member), Mrs. Charlotte Osei – (Member), Dr. Godwin Djokoto – (Member), Ibrahim Tanko Amidu
(Member), Dr.Esi Ansah (Member), and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya (Secretary).

The Committee is expected to identify and address the gaps in, and the challenges with the implementation of, previous constitutional review work done by the 2010
Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.

They are also expected to engage key stakeholders to solicit their views on the proposals for amendment of the 1992 Constitution and make actionable recommendations aimed at
enhancing democratic governance in the country.

The composition of the Committee underscores the President’s desire to engage persons of proven expertise, dedication to the service of the nation and commitment to good governance, to manage the process.

The Committee will present its recommendations for constitutional amendments within five (5) months for consideration by the Government.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme