Prof. Prempeh Commends Mahama for Appointing him to to Lead Constitutional Review Committee

Jan 20, 2025 - 17:58

Accra, Ghana - 20 Jan, 2025 - The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has praised President John Mahama for appointing him to lead the Constitutional Review Committee.

In a Facebook post, Prof Prempeh hailed the move as a "bold and statesmanlike step". Prof Prempeh pledged his commitment to advancing Ghana's constitutional reform agenda, stating that he will "put country first, above all else" and work to provide actionable recommendations for addressing existing governance issues.

“That, as well as the overall membership of the committee, signals to me a good faith commitment on the President's part to move forward with the constitutional reform agenda as part of his pledge to reset governance,” he wrote.

“I am humbled. I thank the President for the trust reposed in me by this national assignment and can assure him that I, with my committee, will, as always, put country first, above all else, and assist him as best we can, within the limits of our mandate, to advance the constitutional reform project,'' he wrote on Facebook.

The Constitutional Review Committee, comprising distinguished experts and professionals, will review Ghana's 1992 Constitution and recommend amendments to enhance democratic governance.

The committee's membership includes:

- 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

The committee is expected to deliver its recommendations for constitutional amendments within five months for consideration by the government.

Below is the facebook post from Prof. Prempeh