The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has announced that it will be livestreaming all targeted stakeholder engagements as part of its review process. This initiative aims to enhance public participation and transparency in the constitution review exercise.
A statement signed by the Committee’s Secretary, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya, said the engagements which begin today at 10am will focus on various thematic clusters, lands and natural resources, decentralization, public services and advisory councils. The statement urges the public to follow the discussions live on YouTube and Facebook via @CRCGH25.
Multiple channels have also been provided for the public to submit memoranda and written contributions, until May 9, this year. The channel includes email, an online platform, or in-person delivery to the CRC Secretariat.
CRC Public Hearings:
https://www.youtube.com/live/jUXa3DiUWf0?si=VLyHKSjVyIeLqB0g
In January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee to identify gaps in previous constitutional reforms and recommend amendments to improve Ghana’s governance.
In a statement, the Acting Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the Committee will review the work of the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
It will also engage stakeholders and submit actionable recommendations within five months.
The Committee is chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, with members including;
1. Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh– Chairman
2. Justice Sophia Adinyirah– Member
3. Prof. Kwame Karikari– Member
4. Mrs. Charlotte Osei– Member
5. Dr. Godwin Djokoto– Member
6. Ibrahim Tanko Amidu– Member
7. Dr. Esi Ansah– Member
8. Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya – Secretary
The statement noted that the committee’s members were selected for their extensive expertise and commitment to public service.
This initiative is part of President Mahama’s promise during his 2024 campaign to revisit unresolved governance challenges and reform the 1992 Constitution.
Recommendations of earlier reviews were either partially implemented or shelved under subsequent administrations.
The newly formed committee has been tasked with building on past efforts and addressing implementation gaps.
The Constitution Review Committee will also propose reforms to enhance transparency, limit executive power, strengthen checks and balances, and improve judicial and local government structures.