President John Dramani Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee, fulfilling his promise to advance the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process.
The committee includes notable members such as the former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, and is chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh.
A statement issued on January 19, by Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, said the Committee is expected to identify and address the gaps and the challenges with the implementation of previous constitutional review work done by the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
They are also tasked to engage key stakeholders to solicit their views on the proposals for amendment of the 1992 Constitution and make actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing democratic governance in the country.
Meet the members on the committee:
Prof. H Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of CDD-Ghana, is the Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee.
Member, Dr. Godwin Djokoto is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law.
Member, Charlotte Osei is a former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).
Member, Dr Esi Ansah is the executive director of Ashesi University.
Secretary, Dr Rainer Akumperigeya is an Oil and Gas Consultant as well as a legal practitioner.
Member, Justice Sophia Adinyirah is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court.
Member, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu is the Executive Director of STAR-Ghana Foundation.
Member, Prof. Kwame Karikari former executive director of the Media Foundation for West Africa.
