President John Mahama has officially sworn in an eight-member committee tasked with reviewing Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday (January 30th) at the Jubilee House, with top government officials in attendance.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, urged the committee to carry out its mandate with excellence.
He emphasized that the members were carefully chosen and must ensure a thorough and effective review of the constitution.
“You have been carefully selected for this important work on behalf of our country,” he said.
Dr. Ayine noted that the real challenge lies in proposing substantial changes and new provisions to improve governance.
He stated, “The easier part of the job is to follow the prescribed method for altering the constitution. The more challenging aspect, and I can say this without fear of contradiction, is to recommend substantive provisions to add to or replace elements of the current constitution.”
President Mahama also dismissed concerns that the review suggested a failure, stating that it rather reflects the nation’s democratic growth.
He explained that Constitutional reform is not an admission of failure but a recognition of our democracy. He said, “The call for constitutional reform is not an admission of failure, but an acknowledgment of progress. A recognition that our democracy must be dynamic, responsive, and ever attuned to the needs of our people.”
The committee consists of:
- 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
Their work is expected to shape key constitutional reforms to strengthen Ghana’s governance and democracy.
