President John Mahama has officially inaugurated an eight-member committee tasked with reviewing Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, marking a significant step in shaping the country’s democratic future.At a ceremony held at Jubilee House on Thursday, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, emphasized the importance of the committee’s work, highlighting the careful selection of its members.

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"You have been carefully selected for this important work on behalf of our country. 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," he noted.

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President Mahama clarified that the review is not a response to failure but a proactive measure to refine the nation’s governance framework."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," he stated.The committee, chaired by legal scholar Prof. H.

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Kwasi Prempeh, includes Justice Sophia Adinyirah, Prof. Kwame Karikari, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, Dr. Esi Ansah, and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya, who serves as secretary.

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Calls for constitutional reform have been growing, with various stakeholders—including former parliamentarians, the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)—advocating for changes to address key governance issues.Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, has stressed the need for a multi-stakeholder approach in the review process.

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Meanwhile, former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has specifically called for revising presidential appointment powers, warning that they contribute to an “imperial presidency.”With the review process underway, citizens have been urged to participate actively, contributing ideas to shape a governance structure that reflects the evolving needs of the nation

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