Ghana's Constitutional Overhaul Debate: Not All Problems Need Charter Changes, Say Legal Experts
Legal scholars warn against overreliance on constitutional amendments to solve governance challenges, citing risks of institutional instability.
Newsfile to examine Ghana Jollof nurse case, drug seizure and constitutional reform debate
JoyNews' Newsfile programme will examine four major issues dominating Ghana's public discourse this week.
Ghana's Constitutional Review Must Strengthen Accountability – Here's What Needs to Change
As Ghana reviews its 1992 Constitution, experts argue reforms must address institutional independence, audit enforcement and parliamentary oversight to close accountability gaps.
Ghana's Constitutional Review Must Strengthen Accountability Safeguards, Critics Warn
Constitutional reform debate centres on whether Ghana's institutions can truly prevent misuse of public resources and deliver consequences.
TUC calls for constitutional overhaul of Council of State to curb presidential power
Ghana's labour union pushes for limits on presidential appointments to strengthen the Council of State's independence and effectiveness.
IEA backs plan to bar MPs from serving as ministers, citing parliamentary independence concerns
Ghana's Institute of Economic Affairs supports separating ministerial positions from parliamentary seats to strengthen oversight.
Ghana's Constitutional Overhaul Begins: Government Launches Implementation Committee to Reform 1992 Constitution
Attorney General inaugurates 11-member committee to oversee constitutional review process following government's position paper on reform recommendations.
Ghana to abolish death penalty, replace with life imprisonment under major constitutional reform
Government accepts recommendation to end capital punishment, aligning Ghana with international human rights standards.
Ghana to establish independent commission for top officials' pay—ending presidential control
Government accepts setting up Public Emoluments Commission to determine salaries of presidents, MPs, judges and other constitutional office holders independently.
Beyond the Binary: What Ghana's Dual Citizenship Debate Really Needs to Address
A critical examination of Ghana's dual citizenship discourse reveals the gap between removing barriers and building inclusive policy frameworks.