President John Dramani Mahama has called for bold and decisive reforms to address gaps and ambiguities in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, emphasizing the need to refine the country’s governance system to meet contemporary challenges.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee on January 30, Mahama highlighted the importance of constitutional evolution, noting that governance structures must adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape.
He dismissed the perception that constitutional reform signifies failure, framing it instead as a marker of progress and growth in democratic systems.
“The call for constitutional reforms is not an admission of failure but a recognition of progress—an acknowledgment that our democracy must be dynamic, responsive, and attuned to the needs of our people,” he stated.
The President pointed to Ghana’s history of constitutional refinement, recalling the reform efforts initiated by the late President John Evans Atta Mills in 2010.
He described those efforts as evidence of the nation’s ongoing commitment to evolving its democratic institutions.
The newly formed Constitutional Review Committee has been tasked with reviewing key areas of the constitution to ensure it aligns with Ghana’s current governance and societal needs.
“This is not the first time we have sought to refine our constitution. These efforts show our dedication to improving governance and ensuring that the Constitution serves the best interests of all Ghanaians,” Mahama noted.
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