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Ghana’s Constitutional Review Committee has submitted its final report to President John Dramani Mahama, proposing a package of recommendations aimed at updating the 1992 Constitution and strengthening principles of good governance, reflecting an official effort to align the constitutional framework with current political and economic changes.
The report is the result of extensive consultations with citizens and civil society organizations, giving it a participatory dimension intended to involve diverse stakeholders in the constitutional reform process.
Among the most notable recommendations is extending the terms of the president and members of parliament from four to five years, while retaining the two-term presidential limit. The proposal is seen as an attempt to balance political stability with the peaceful transfer of power, though it has sparked debate in political and public circles.
The committee also recommended reducing the size of government by limiting the number of ministers, arguing that this would enhance governmental efficiency and help rationalize public spending amid economic pressures.
The report comes amid a long-standing debate since the adoption of the 1992 Constitution over its capacity to keep pace with Ghana’s political and social transformations. While several review committees have previously been formed, the current report is considered the most comprehensive in scope.
The report is expected to undergo broad public discussion before any constitutional amendments are adopted. If approved, the recommendations would mark a significant shift in Ghana’s political and constitutional architecture, with potential implications for democracy and stability in West Africa.