The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has presented a memorandum to the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), outlining key proposals for constitutional amendments and institutional reforms.
The presentation took place on Friday during a sitting of the CRC in Accra. IDEG’s memorandum highlights proposed reforms in four key areas: Local Governance, Political Parties, Public Service, and Public Enterprises.
Making the presentation on behalf of the Institute, Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of IDEG, was accompanied by Professor Kwesi Jonah, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute.
Receiving the document, Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh, Chairman of the CRC, acknowledged IDEG’s long-standing commitment to research, advocacy, and policy development in the promotion of good governance and democratic practices in Ghana.
He expressed appreciation for IDEG’s active participation in the constitution review process and welcomed its contribution to the ongoing national dialogue.
The CRC, established by President John Dramani Mahama in January 2025 as part of his campaign pledge, is currently soliciting views and recommendations from citizens, institutions, and civil society organizations across the country.
With a six-month mandate, the committee is tasked with reviewing Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, addressing gaps, and providing actionable recommendations to the government. The exercise also includes revisiting earlier works, such as the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
IDEG’s submission forms part of a broader national effort to strengthen democratic governance through inclusive and participatory constitutional reform.
