By Seth Eyiah
President Mahama will this afternoon swear-in the eight-member Constitutional Review Committee announced 11 days ago at the Jubilee House in Accra. This is in fulfilment of President Mahama’s promise to see through the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process.
Members of the committee are Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh – Chairman, Justice Sophia Adinyirah, Prof. Kwame Karikari and Mrs. Charlotte Osei. The rests are Dr. Godwin Djokoto, Ibrahim Tanko Amidu, Dr. Esi Ansah and Dr. Rainer Akumperigeya – Secretary.
A statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson for the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said President Mahama expects the Committee to identify and address the gaps in, and the challenges with the implementation of, previous constitutional review work done by the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee, engage key stakeholders to solicit their views on the proposals for amendment of the 1992 Constitution and make actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing democratic governance in the country. The statement said the composition of the Committee underscores the President’s desire to engage persons of proven expertise, dedication to the service of the nation and commitment to good governance, to manage the process.
The Committee will present its recommendations for constitutional amendments within five months for consideration by the Government. Meanwhile, President Mahama will also swear-in Minister-designates who have been approved by Parliament at the Jubilee House.
