The Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed confidence that the ongoing constitutional review process will lead to meaningful reforms.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, he stated that he has no reason to doubt that the process will bring significant changes to Ghana’s governance framework.
“We are a committee, and our report will be submitted to the President, who initiated our appointments. Two weeks ago, we had the opportunity to meet with him as our first stakeholder. At the meeting, we provided an update on our work since our inauguration and also sought his views on various constitutional matters based on his experience as both President and former Vice President,” he said.
Prof. Prempeh explained that while the President plays a key role in the process, he does not have the final say.
“The President is only one of the gatekeepers. Once we clear his level, the proposals would have to go through Parliament because constitutional reform is essentially lawmaking. It has to be presented as a bill and passed by Parliament,” he noted.
He added that if the reforms involve non-entrenched provisions, Parliament will have the authority to pass them. However, for entrenched clauses, a broader national engagement will be required.
Prof. Prempeh emphasized that the review is part of the President’s commitment to a governance reset, which was a key campaign promise.
“The President has the mandate and responsibility to fulfill that pledge. I strongly believe this process will lead to positive outcomes,” he stated.
While he could not predict how many proposals would be approved, he urged Ghanaians to remain engaged in the process.
“If Ghanaians truly desire change, they will achieve it. It is up to us to stay involved and push for the reforms we want to see,” he said.
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