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Your Mandate Isn’t Political; Mahama to Constitutional Review Committee

President John Dramani Mahama has charged his constituted Constitutional Review Committee to exercise the utmost decorum in the discharge of its duty, shunning partisanship.

At their swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on January 30, 2025, the President noted that the mandate given to them was in the interest of the entire country and must therefore be handled as such.

“This exercise is not about any political party, it is about Ghana,” he said.

He noted that a constitutional review had become necessary to keep the 1992 Constitution fit for purpose.

“Your work will not be in vain, this will not be an exercise in futility…This review is crucial to ensuring that our Constitution remains a living document, responsive to the evolving needs and aspirations of our people.”

President Mahama is willing to review the constitution in his second regime after numerous efforts didn’t see the light of day.

“This process must not become another chapter in the history of unfulfilled reform efforts. It must be a turning point, a moment when Ghana moves decisively from discussion to action.”

For his part, the Chairman of the Committee, Kwasi Prempeh pledged to exhibit commitment towards the role.

“For the next six months…we also pledge that we will return the trust with equal sincerity and seriousness with the sole aim of bettering the fortunes of our people.”

The Committee headed by Prof. Prempeh includes Justice Sophia Adinyirah, Prof. Kwame Karikari, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, Dr. Esi Ansah, and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya.

The committee will identify gaps in previous constitutional review efforts, engage with stakeholders to gather diverse perspectives, and propose actionable recommendations to strengthen Ghana’s democratic institutions and processes.

It will submit its report in July 2025.

 

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini

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