The government has begun preparations to implement proposals emerging from Ghana’s Constitutional Review process, marking a renewed push to reform the country’s fundamental legal framework.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, says the process will be inclusive, structured, and firmly rooted in existing legal institutions, particularly the Law Reform Commission.
Speaking on the next steps, Dr Ayine stressed that constitutional reform cannot be treated as a stand-alone exercise detached from the broader system of law reform. According to him, the Law Reform Commission will play a central role in ensuring coherence and continuity in the proposed changes.
“It’s very important because the Law Reform Commission, as I noted, is the key institution for the reform of our laws.
“And the Constitution is a fundamental law of the land. The process of reviewing the Constitution cannot just detach itself from the work of the Commission.”
Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice
Law Reform Commission to Play Central Role
Dr Ayine explained that government intends to closely align the implementation of constitutional review proposals with the ongoing work of the Law Reform Commission.
This, he said, is to avoid duplication and ensure that reforms are legally sound and consistent with Ghana’s overall legal development.
“And therefore, I am going to ensure that in whatever we do, the Committee for the Implementation of the Constitutional Review Proposals will align itself to the work of the Commission.
“In other words, the Commission would also be keenly involved in the work that we will do to bring the constitutional reforms into existence.”
Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice
This approach, he added, reflects government’s intention to ground the reform process in established institutions with the technical expertise to handle complex legal changes.
“The process of putting together the CRIC, that is the Constitutional Review Implementation Committee, has started.
“As I speak, I’m putting together the membership for appointment by His Excellency, the President.”
Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice
Dr Ayine expressed confidence that the membership of the committee will be made public soon, indicating that an announcement is expected within the coming week. Once the committee is formally established, work on implementing the accepted proposals will begin in earnest.
Government’s Position Paper to Guide Reforms
Before implementation begins, government plans to publish a position paper outlining its stance on the proposals submitted by the Constitutional Review Committee.
“But prior to that, we will bring out a government position paper that will indicate the proposals that have been accepted by the government and those that have not been accepted by the government.”
Dr Dominic Ayine, Attorney General and Minister for Justice
He explained that the proposals are currently under review and are being studied carefully to ensure they align with government policy priorities. The Attorney General said he is personally examining the recommendations to advise the President appropriately.
Dr Ayine emphasized that alignment with the government’s Reset Agenda will be a key consideration in determining which proposals move forward.
He suggested that constitutional reform should not only address longstanding governance issues but also support the broader vision of institutional renewal and democratic accountability.
The publication of the position paper is expected to spark renewed public interest and debate around constitutional reform, particularly as Ghanaians seek clarity on how the proposed changes will affect governance, accountability, and the rule of law.
As the process unfolds, observers say the involvement of the Law Reform Commission and the establishment of a dedicated implementation committee signal a more deliberate and coordinated approach than in previous reform efforts.
For now, attention is focused on the anticipated announcement of the CRIC membership and the release of government’s official position on the proposals.
With these steps underway, the government appears set to move constitutional reform from discussion to action, potentially reshaping key aspects of Ghana’s legal and governance framework in the months ahead.
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