Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, assures that significant reforms to Ghana’s Constitution will occur. The committee has consulted with President Mahama regarding its progress, emphasizing the necessity of stakeholder engagement. Non-entrenched provisions can be enacted through Parliament, but entrenched clauses will require broader national consensus. Prof. Prempeh expresses a commitment to real change through active public participation.
Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, has expressed confidence that the committee’s efforts will yield positive outcomes. During an interview on Joy Prime on March 17, 2025, he outlined the committee’s responsibilities as assigned by President Mahama and highlighted their recent engagement with him for updates and insights.
In his remarks, Prof. Prempeh stated that the committee had met with President Mahama as their primary stakeholder, informing him about their progress since inception and requesting his perspective on constitutional matters, drawing from his experiences as both president and former vice president.
While emphasizing the president’s crucial role in the process, Prof. Prempeh clarified that President Mahama does not have the final decision-making power. He remarked, “Of course, the President doesn’t hold the keys, he is only one of the gatekeepers. Once we clear his barrier we have to go to parliament, because constitutional reform is essentially lawmaking. That has to be presented as a bill and passed by Parliament.”
The professor further explained that non-entrenched provisions could be enacted by Parliament, while entrenched clauses would require broader national involvement to secure Ghanaians’ acceptance. He underscored the necessity for stakeholder engagement, assuring that all relevant parties would be consulted throughout the process.
He articulated a vision for transformative change, stating, “If we are going to reset, the way of doing things in this place must change, that is a resetting for me. I’m also saying that, if Ghanaians want change, they will get it. It will be for us to continue being engaged.” In conclusion, he affirmed that the president bears the responsibility to ensure the process leads to favorable results.
In summary, the Constitutional Review Committee, under the leadership of Professor Kwasi Prempeh, is poised to undertake significant reforms in Ghana’s Constitution. The collaborative dialogue with President Mahama and strong stakeholder engagement are critical components of this process. The committee aims to incorporate both governmental and national perspectives to facilitate comprehensive constitutional reform, reinforcing the importance of public input and engagement in achieving the desired changes.
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