The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has presented its final report to President John Dramani Mahama, outlining extensive proposals for amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
Among the major recommendations is a proposal to shift the date for presidential elections from December to November. According to the Committee, this change is intended to provide more time for a smoother transition between administrations.
The shift would extend the transition period from one month to two months, allowing for what the CRC describes as a more structured handover process.
The Committee also proposed substantive changes to the Council of State. It recommends reforms that would realign the Council’s structure and functioning with the original intent behind its creation, aimed at enhancing accountability and improving its advisory role to the government.
Another key recommendation is the extension of the presidential term from four years to five years. The CRC argues that a longer term would strengthen policy continuity and provide government with a better opportunity to deliver on its development agenda.
The Committee further recommended that the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates be reduced from 40 to 30 years, describing the current age limit as unnecessarily restrictive.
Speaking during the presentation on Monday, December 22, Chair of the Committee, Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, said the proposed amendments are grounded in nationwide consultations and expert contributions.
