The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to announce its official position on the proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The party says its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee has concluded its assessment of the Constitution Review Committee’s (CRC) report and the government’s Position Paper on the proposed reforms.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the NPP said it actively participated in the constitutional review process and submitted its recommendations to the CRC before the committee presented its report to government.
Following the release of the government’s Position Paper on July 30, the committee undertook a further review of both documents and subsequently prepared a position paper outlining the party’s views on the proposed amendments.
The NPP said the document will be forwarded to its flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the National Executive Committee (NEC) for consideration and adoption.
“Thereafter, the NPP will communicate its official position on the proposed constitutional amendments to the Ghanaian people,” the statement said.
The party explained that its position would be informed by its commitment to an inclusive and transparent constitutional review process that strengthens democratic institutions, promotes political stability and advances national development.
Government announced its position on the CRC’s recommendations on July 30, 2026, accepting a number of proposed changes to the 1992 Constitution.
Among the proposals accepted are a five-year term for the President and Parliament, the election of District Chief Executives, a 300-member limit for Parliament and a reduction in the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 35 years.
Government also endorsed proposals to allow Ghanaians by birth who hold dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections, as well as the abolition of the death penalty.
Meanwhile, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) to oversee the implementation of the constitutional review process.
The committee is chaired by Presidential Legal Counsel and former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong.
Its membership includes Justice Srem Sai, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Charlotte Osei, Dr Rainer Akumperigya, Emelia Ankomah, Kwame Ayimadu Antwi, Samuel Passah, Oliver Baker Vormawor, Salamatu Iliasu and Eric Owusu-Mensa.
Emelia Ankomah represents the Majority in Parliament, while Kwame Ayimadu Antwi represents the Minority. Samuel Passah represents local government, while Eric Owusu-Mensa represents Parliament.
Salamatu Iliasu serves as the draftsperson, with Oliver Baker Vormawor serving as Secretary to the committee.
