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A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. But article 94 1 of the 1992 constitution states that. A machiavellian new principality in a choir robe perhaps, williams shakespeare was right when he said that hell is empty and all the devils are here. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Ghanas governance systems and structures, as established by the constitution, is continuously undermining the integrity of governance that is required in moving a nation forward. Without prejudice to article 942a of the constitution, no citizen of ghana. Ghana approved the new constitution in an election held on the. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. History and antiquity bear ample testimonies to the paradoxical and enigmatic nature of some individuals. In this article, we argue that this latest extension of the ghana presidents. Article of the constitution is repealed and the following inserted 8 i a citizen of ghana may hold the citizenship of any other country in addition. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992.

In article 94 of ghanas 1992 constitution and articles 3, 11 and 17 of the npps constitution 2009. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. As ferrazzi 2006 notes, the fact that article 2401 of the 1992 constitution states that ghana shall have a system of local government and administration which shall, as far as practicable emphasis mine, be decentralized limits the scope of decentralization to what is deemed practicable by the executive branch and legislature. The constitution 1996, article 47 tasks the electoral commission with determining the. The national legislature is the unicameral parliament, whose 275 members are elected by. Dec 11, 20 the preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, cs5 master collection mac oin exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessing of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity. Head of state 1 there shall be a president of the republic of ghana who shall be the head of state and head of government and commanderinchief of the armed forces of ghana. The 1992 constitution contains the most explicit and comprehensive provisions in ghana s postcolonial constitutional history regarding the system of local government as a decentralized form of national administration.

Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. The role of chieftaincy in ghana iarticle 277 of the 1992 constitution of ghana defines a chief as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage. The preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, cs5 master collection mac oin exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessing of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity. The constitution of sierra leone, 1991 the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 act no.

Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. This article is part of a series on the politics and government of. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. To ascertain from the good people of ghana their views on the operation of the 1992 constitution, in particular its strength and weakness.

It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and. Any law, already existing or made thereafter that is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution is void and of no legal effect. Ascertain from the people of ghana their views on the operation of the 1992 fourth republican constitution and, in particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the constitution. According to chapter 8, article 62 of the 1992 constitution of ghana, a person shall not be qualified for election as the president of ghana unless. All citizens, organs of state, political organizations, other associations as well. The national flag and national anthem chapter ii fundamental principles of state policy 4. The 1992 constitution classifies subsidiary legislation as part of the laws of ghana. Labour act, 2003 international labour organization. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Nov 08, 2019 a highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Any law, customary practice or a decision of an organ of state or a public official which contravenes this constitution shall be of no effect. In ghana, these requirements have been put in place by the 1992 constitution.

Until otherwise provided by law, the territories of ghana shall consist of those. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican democratic government since independence in 1957. Subject to the provisions of this article, a person shall not be qualified to be a member of parliament unless a he is a citizen of ghana, has attained the age of twentyone years and is a registered voter. Article 117 of the constitution provides further that any order, rule or regulation made by a person or authority under a power conferred by the constitution or any other law, shall be laid before parliament, published in the gazette and comes into force.

Registration of change of name and amalgamation 92. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament there were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. The npp set out clear rules in the run up to the primaries. The public services commission psc is the central management agency cma responsible for providing strategic policy guidance for human resource management in the public service organizations listed under article 190 1 of the 1992 constitution. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. President of ghana simple english wikipedia, the free. Many a times we say ghana practices separation of powers but taking a look to the 1992 constitution i ask myself, do we truly practice this concept. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Supreme law of republic of ghana, approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. I article 277 of the 1992 constitution of ghana defines a chief as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage. Feb 10, 2017 the supremacy of the constitution, 1992 over any other law in ghana as enshrined in article 12 of the constitution, has been reinforced by article 21. What safe democracy ghana is advocating for rather reinforces article 276. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1.

Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. Article 1 under chapter one of the constitution provides. These provisions were inspired to a large extent by current law and by the practice of local government under the pndc. The 1992 constitution of ghana in article 369 requires the state to take appropriate measures to protect the national environment. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters.

What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. This nebulous eligibility criteria is a fertile ground for mediocre governance and petty politics. Without prejudice to article 942a of the constitution, no citizen of ghana shall qualify to be. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Without prejudice to article 942a of the constitution, no citizen of ghana shall qualify to be appointed as. I commence my dilatation with the words of one of the greatest jurists britain has ever produced, lord denning mr in the case of gouriet v union of post office workers 1977 1 qb 729 at. It defines the fundamental political principles, establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties of the government, structure of the judiciary and legislature, and spells out the fundamental rights and duties of citizens. Ghana supreme court and the power of judicial interpretation. Amend article 242 d 2431 of 1992 constitution news ghana. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open content. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by.

Constitutional economics of ghanas decentralization. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. Download pdf this decree, which serves as a preamble to the 1979 constitution, details what the functions were of the constituent assembly in 1978, including their power to deliberate upon the constitution for the establishment of a transitional national government for ghana, and to make amendments in said draft. Article 11 of the 1992 constitution of ghana states. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Supremacy of the constitution 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution. The constitution 1 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution.

In article 2, the constitution of ghanas new patriotic party npp outlines party. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution ghanaculturepolitics. The supremacy of the constitution, 1992 over any other law in ghana as enshrined in article 12 of the constitution, has been reinforced by article 21. Therefore, although one could argue that the change in the constitutional rules for ghanas decentralization leading to the 1992 constitution and act 462 occurred through explicit constitutional procedures, one could also argue that the pndc regimes control of the 1992 constitutionmaking process e. In ordinary terms it can be said that whilst the constitution.

There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Constitution, the constitution of ghana was adopted by referendum in april 1992. Ghana the 1992 constitution flags, maps, economy, history. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. Pdf ghana, the country widely acknowledged as the contemporary leader in african.