Mahama swears in eight-member constitutional review committee
President emphasizes urgency and responsibility in reforming governance structures
- The committee includes legal and governance experts, chaired by Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, with notable members like Charlotte Osei
- Tasked with reviewing past recommendations, consulting stakeholders, and proposing actionable constitutional reforms
- President Mahama urges the team to move beyond discussions and deliver meaningful changes to strengthen governance
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee to assess and recommend amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The team, composed of legal and governance experts, is tasked with identifying areas requiring updates to reflect the nation’s evolving democratic and socio-economic landscape.
Their work will involve reviewing previous recommendations, consulting stakeholders, and proposing actionable reforms to enhance governance.
Key members include former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei, with Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh serving as chairman.
At the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the importance of moving beyond mere discussions to implement significant constitutional reforms, calling the task a critical step toward shaping Ghana’s future.
Chairman Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh assured the committee’s dedication to fulfilling its mandate with purpose and sincerity, aiming to create meaningful progress for the nation.
The committee members are:
- 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
- Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya – Secretary
