New Constitutional Review Committee Given 5 Months for Task Completion

A newly constituted Constitutional Review Committee headed by Prof. H Kwasi Prempeh has five months to complete its task and submit its report to President John Dramani Mahama.

The Committee has been tasked with the responsibility of identifying and addressing 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.

In the course of its work, it will 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, a statement issued by the spokesperson of the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye said.

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

In his inaugural speech on January 7, President Mahama named the review of the constitution as one of the areas he will dedicate his second coming to.

Committee
The Committee unveiled over the weekend for the task include 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, the Secretary.

According to the Presidency, 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.

Source: opemsuo.com /Hajara Fuseini