6 Key Recommendations Made by the Constitution Review Committee

Former Presidents could face prosecution under new reform proposals

The Constitution Review Committee has proposed sweeping changes to presidential immunity, recommending that former presidents be held legally accountable for actions taken in their personal capacity before or during their time in office. In its final report presented to President John Dramani Mahama, the committee proposed amendments to Article 57(6) to allow civil proceedings against a former president at any time after leaving office, subject …

6 key recommendations made by the Constitution Review Committee

The Constitution Review Commission chaired by H. Kwasi Prempeh on December 22 presented its report to President John Mahama. The presentation ceremony took place at the Jubilee House. Here are six key recommendations made by the Committee: Recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee Reforming the Presidency and Executive The presidential term should be extended from […]

Constitution Review Committee recommends separating executive from legislature

By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has recommended a separation of executive powers from the legislature to enable Parliament to focus fully on its constitutional responsibilities. “We are proposing that the executive be separated from the legislature so that we have a Parliament that focuses on its tasks,” he said. Presenting the committee’s final report to President John Dra…

Constitution Review Committee Proposes Five-Year Presidential Term in Ghana

The Constitution Review Committee has proposed extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the change would give governments more time to govern effectively and deliver on their mandates. Presenting the Committee’s report to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025, the Chairman of the Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, clarified that the recommendation does not include an option for a third…

Constitution review: Major proposals that could reshape Ghana’s governance

The Constitution Review Committee has proposed major reforms, including a 5-year presidential term and governance changes, in a report to President John Mahama.

Four-Year Term Too Short for Governance — Constitution Review Committee

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/four-year-term-too-short-for-governance-constitution-review-committee/The Constitution Review Committee has concluded that Ghana’s four-year presidential term is insufficient for meaningful governance, recommending an extension to a five-year tenure. Chairman of the Committee, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, made this known while presenting th…