Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) to begin work on proposals for the review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
The inauguration follows government’s release of its position paper on recommendations contained in the report of the Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh Constitution Review Committee, which was established by President John Dramani Mahama last year.
The committee is made up of legal experts, political representatives and other stakeholders, including Justice Srem Sai, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Charlotte Osei, Dr. Rainer Akumperigya and Emelia Ankomah, who represents the Majority.
Kwame Ayimadu Antwi represents the Minority, while Samuel Passah represents local government interests.
Oliver Baker Vormawor will serve as Secretary, with Salamatu Iliasu serving as the draftsperson and Eric Owusu-Mensah acting as Parliamentary Liaison.
The committee has been tasked with examining the government’s position paper alongside the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee and developing a comprehensive framework to guide their implementation.
The Attorney General’s office says the process will be inclusive and transparent, with government reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that the constitutional review reflects the aspirations of Ghanaians and strengthens democratic governance.
The establishment of the CRIC marks a key step toward translating the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee into concrete proposals for constitutional reform.
By: Bernard Mensah
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