The Citizens’ Platform on Constitutional Reform (CPCR) has urged President John Mahama and the government to urgently publish a clear roadmap and timeline for the review and amendment of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, warning that the window for implementing the reforms is rapidly narrowing.
In a statement issued after a meeting of its Steering Committee on June 8, the platform expressed concern over the lack of clarity surrounding the next phase of the constitutional reform process, despite the submission of the Constitution Review Committee’s (CRC) report to the President in January this year.
The CPCR noted that while the government has indicated its intention to move ahead with some of the committee’s recommendations, including proposals on the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), a comprehensive implementation plan outlining timelines, responsibilities and the sequencing of reforms has yet to be made public.
According to the platform, the absence of a roadmap risks delaying the process to the point where election-related activities could overshadow efforts to complete the reforms.
“The window for completing this reform is closing, and further delays will narrow the realistic period within which amendments can be passed before electioneering overtakes the national agenda,” the statement said.
The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, submitted its final report to the President on January 26, 2026, following nationwide consultations. Although a summary of the report was later published and received broad public support, the full report is yet to be released.
The platform stressed that constitutional amendments are subject to strict legal procedures, including mandatory gazetting periods, reviews by the Council of State, parliamentary approval processes and, in some cases, national referenda.
Given these requirements, it said preparatory work must begin immediately if the reforms are to be completed within a reasonable timeframe.
The CPCR is therefore calling for the publication of the full CRC report, a detailed implementation roadmap, the establishment of a constitutional reform implementation mechanism, and a clear legislative and referendum calendar.
The platform also announced plans to seek meetings with the President, the Speaker of Parliament, parliamentary leaders, the Council of State and political party leaders to discuss the next phase of the reform process.
It further urged political parties to consider a cross-party agreement that would commit them to constructive engagement on constitutional amendments and place national interest above partisan considerations.
Reaffirming its support for the reform process, the CPCR said it remains ready to assist with civic education, public engagement and technical support, while encouraging citizens, civil society groups, traditional leaders, faith-based organisations and the media to remain actively involved.
“The Constitution belongs to the people of Ghana, and its renewal must be completed in their name and within their sight,” the statement concluded.
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