President John Dramani Mahama said Monday that his government will establish a committee early next year to oversee the implementation of recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee.
Speaking after receiving the committee’s final report in Accra, Mr. Mahama noted that some members of the panel would be invited to join the implementation body to ensure continuity. “I have handed it over to the legal counsel and the Attorney General,” he said. “They will review it, and we will see how to synchronise our views.”
The review committee, chaired by Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, submitted its report on December 22. Among its proposals were separating the executive from Parliament, extending the presidential term from four to five years, clarifying that the Constitution bars a third presidential term, and reorganising the Council of State to reflect its original 1969 structure.
Other recommendations include redefining the role of chiefs in local governance, improving appointment processes in the public sector, and reducing partisanship in state institutions and services.
In January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee to identify gaps in previous constitutional reforms and recommend amendments to improve Ghana’s governance
The committee was chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, with members including Justice Sophia Adinyirah– Member, Prof. Kwame Karikari– Member, Mrs. Charlotte Osei– Member, Dr. Godwin Djokoto– Member, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu– Member, Dr. Esi Ansah– Member, Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya – Secretary
