President John Mahama has officially sworn in the Constitutional Review Committee, reaffirming that the exercise is for Ghana’s progress and not tied to any political party.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra, he assured the committee members that their efforts would not be in vain.
“Your work will not be in vain… this is about Ghana,” President Mahama said.
He stated that the move to review the constitution is not a sign of failure, but rather a recognition of the country's progress.
"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."
Chairing the committee is Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), with Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya serving as the Secretary.
The other members include Justice Sophia Adinyirah, Dr. Godwin Djokoto, Mrs. Charlotte Osei, Dr. Esi Ansah, Prof. Kwame Karikari, and Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Amidu. These individuals, the President remarked, were selected based on their integrity, expertise, and commitment to Ghana’s progress.
Speaking on behalf of the committee, Professor Prempeh pledged their dedication to the task, promising to work diligently for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
The committee’s mandate is to address the gaps and challenges identified in previous reviews of the Constitution. They will engage with key stakeholders, solicit views, and propose suitable amendments to ensure the Constitution serves the evolving needs of the nation.