3 h. ago Ghanaians Feel Trapped in Democracy Without Real Choice, Says Review Chair

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/Professor H Kwasi Prempeh has revealed that public consultations by the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) uncovered growing frustration among citizens who feel Ghana’s democratic system no longer offers meaningful alternatives despite regular elections. The CRC chairman, speaking December 27 on TV3’s Hot Issues programme, said nationwide engagements showed people remain appreciative of democratic freedoms, particularly […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaians-feel-trapped-in-democracy-without-real-choice-says-review-chair/

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3 h. ago Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Scrapping Fixed Academic Retirement Age

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-scrapping-fixed-academic-retirement-age/The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is proposing removal of the compulsory retirement age of 60 years from the 1992 Constitution, with its chairman arguing that current arrangements force productive academics out of universities prematurely. Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, speaking December 27 during a TV3 interview with Kemmini Amanor, questioned why university lecturers must retire five […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-scrapping-fixed-academic-retirement-age/

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18 h. ago Justice by guesswork is dangerous – Constitution Review Chair calls for data

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has warned that reforming Ghana’s justice system without solid data could do more harm than good.

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19 h. ago Reform without data is a gamble – Constitution Review Chair warns against rushing Supreme Court changes

The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee has warned against rushing reforms to Ghana’s judicial structure without firm data to justify the changes, particularly proposals affecting the Supreme Court.

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36 h. ago Why Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee’s Work Should Be Extended to Strategic Communication

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has completed the task it was formally given. Through extensive consultations and careful analysis, it compiled citizen views and expert input and submitted its report, Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy, to the President on Monday, December 22, 2025. In procedural terms, the Committee’s mandate has been fulfilled. […]

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43 h. ago Why Council of State must be fixed, not scrapped – Constitution Review Chair explains

The chairman of the Constitution Review Committee says Ghana should reform the Council of State rather than abolish it, arguing that the institution plays a critical role in a deeply polarised political system.

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44 h. ago Too young to lead? – Prof H. Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s Constitution undervalues its youth

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s Constitution sends a troubling message to young people by undervaluing their place in national leadership.

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60 h. ago Constitution Review Chair Explains Why Old Reports Could Not Be Recycled

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-chair-explains-why-old-reports-could-not-be-recycled/Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh says Ghana’s recent political and constitutional experiences made it impossible to simply reuse earlier constitutional review proposals, citing events that transformed the context for reform. In a JoyNews interview, the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) Chairman said the country has encountered situations that were not contemplated when earlier reviews were conducted. He […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-chair-explains-why-old-reports-could-not-be-recycled/

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68 h. ago Ghana’s democratic debate is too insular and afraid of change – Constitution Review Chair

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s democratic debate has become too insular and overly fearful of change.

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69 h. ago 24/7 campaigning is a choice, not democracy – Constitution Review Chair

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh, says Ghana’s culture of nonstop political campaigning is not a democratic requirement but a choice the country continues to make.

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69 h. ago 4 years is too short as Ghana lags behind global democratic standards – Constitution Review Chair

Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Prof Henry Kwesi Prempeh, says Ghana’s four-year presidential term no longer reflects global democratic standards and is increasingly out of step with international practice.

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4 d. ago Why Extending Ghana’s Presidential Term from Four to Five Years Is Not in the Interest of Ghanaians

Ghana is at a crossroads where a constitutional review committee tasked by President John Dramani Mahama has recommended extending the presidential term from four to five years. The committee cites the need for more time to implement policies, and looking to other African countries, presidents usually have more than four years in one term, and […]

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4 d. ago NPP Establishes Committee to Review Constitutional Reform Proposals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-establishes-committee-to-review-constitutional-reform-proposals/The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has established a joint committee to examine the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) report and has urged party members to refrain from public commentary until an official position is established. National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, December 23, following the presentation of the CRC’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-establishes-committee-to-review-constitutional-reform-proposals/

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4 d. ago Rethinking Presidential Tenure in Ghana, 4 years or 5? – Interrogating the CRC Report

The recommendation by the Constitutional Review Committee to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years has reignited a national debate that strikes at the heart of democratic accountability. The proposal assumes that time, rather than leadership capacity and accountability, is the principal constraint on good governance. For many Ghanaians, that assumption is deeply contestable. The Committee’s justification - that four year is insufficient for governments to design, implement, and consolidate policy - appears logical on the surface. Yet for many Ghanaians, the proposal raises a more unsettling question: is time truly the problem, or is leadership?

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5 d. ago Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Major Reforms for Civic Education Body

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-major-reforms-for-civic-education-body/The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has outlined a slate of reforms for the National Commission for Civic Education that signal a strategic shift toward strengthened governance, increased civic participation and enhanced institutional credibility, with potential long term benefits for Ghana’s business environment and investor confidence. In its Constitutional Review Report submitted to President John Dramani […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-major-reforms-for-civic-education-body/

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5 d. ago Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Binding National Development Plan for Parliament

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-binding-national-development-plan-for-parliament/The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed constitutional changes that would bind Parliament to Ghana’s National Development Plan in lawmaking and budgeting, according to a report submitted to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025. The goal is to ensure consistency between development planning, legislation and public expenditure. The Committee, chaired by Professor Henry […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitutional-review-committee-proposes-binding-national-development-plan-for-parliament/

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5 d. ago Martin Kpebu rejects CRC proposal to extend presidential term

Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly opposed the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, calling the suggestion “unacceptable.”

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5 d. ago Politicians, Legal Practitioners Reject Five Year Presidential Term Proposal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/politicians-legal-practitioners-reject-five-year-presidential-term-proposal/Several public figures have rejected the Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) recommendation to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing the current system is sufficient for effective governance. Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu expressed his dissent in a Facebook post shortly after the CRC presented its report to President John Dramani Mahama on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/politicians-legal-practitioners-reject-five-year-presidential-term-proposal/

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5 d. ago Constitution Review Committee Proposes Five Year Presidential Term

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-committee-proposes-five-year-presidential-term/Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has recommended extending the presidential term from four to five years, alongside sweeping reforms aimed at separating executive powers from the legislature and restructuring governance systems. The committee, chaired by Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House on Monday, December 22, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/constitution-review-committee-proposes-five-year-presidential-term/

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5 d. ago Former Presidents May Face Legal Proceedings Under Constitution Proposals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidents-may-face-legal-proceedings-under-constitution-proposals/Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has recommended sweeping changes to presidential immunity, proposing that former presidents could face legal accountability for personal actions taken before or during their time in office. The committee suggests allowing civil suits against former presidents at any time after leaving office, subject to standard limitation laws, while criminal proceedings could be […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidents-may-face-legal-proceedings-under-constitution-proposals/

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