ACCRA, Ghana – The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) of Ghana has intensified its work, holding a series of high-profile consultations this week with former heads of state and legislative leaders. These significant engagements are part of the committee’s broad mandate to review and propose necessary amendments to the 1992 Constitution.
The CRC held productive meetings with former President H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former Vice President H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the former Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu. These discussions are crucial for gathering diverse perspectives from individuals with extensive experience in the nation’s governance, aiming to identify areas for constitutional reform that can strengthen democratic institutions and improve the lives of Ghanaians.
Established by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025, the CRC is tasked with addressing gaps and challenges identified in the implementation of the current constitution, as well as revisiting recommendations from previous constitutional review efforts, including the 2010 Constitution Review Commission. The committee’s work is expected to culminate in actionable recommendations for the government within its six-month mandate.
Looking ahead, the CRC is preparing to announce a new calendar for rescheduled zonal public engagements across the country. These public forums are a vital component of the committee’s commitment to an inclusive and participatory review process, ensuring that the voices of ordinary citizens are heard and considered in shaping Ghana’s constitutional future.
In the interim, the committee continues to actively invite and encourage all citizens, civil society organizations, and professional bodies to submit their views, recommendations, and proposals for constitutional reforms in writing. Submissions can be sent via email to submissions@constitutionreviewgh.org.
This open call for input underscores the committee’s dedication to a comprehensive and widely accepted constitutional review process.
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