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. Amend laws restricting rights of dual citizens kwaku azar. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. Without prejudice to article 942a of the constitution, no citizen of ghana shall qualify to be appointed as. In ghana, these requirements have been put in place by the 1992 constitution. What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution ghanaculturepolitics. 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. Amend article 242 d 2431 of 1992 constitution news ghana. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution article 754, cross 1285. What safe democracy ghana is advocating for rather reinforces article 276. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana weve built this app because we believe in the power of free people to better themselves and achieve change.
The 1992 constitution classifies subsidiary legislation as part of the laws of ghana. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. In article 2, the constitution of ghanas new patriotic party npp outlines party. Whether defendant disqualified under article 94 2ciiconstitution, 1992, art 94 2cii. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. Section 6independence of commission and commissioners. 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. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The laws of ghana shall comprise a this constitution. Ghana approved the new constitution in an election held on the.
When can it be properly said that a ghanaian citizen is by reason of nonregistration as a voter not qualified to be a member of parliament within the meaning of article 94 1 a of the 1992 constitution of ghana. 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. Any law, already existing or made thereafter that is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution is void and of no legal effect. In article 94 of ghanas 1992 constitution and articles 3, 11 and 17 of the npps constitution 2009. President of ghana simple english wikipedia, the free. Article 11 of the 1992 constitution of ghana states. The national legislature is the unicameral parliament, whose 275 members are elected by universal adult suffrage every four years. 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. Cape verdes constitution of 1980 with amendments through. 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. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Article 1 under chapter one of the constitution provides. Article 2781 of the constitution to establish a commission of inquiry into any matter of. Regions of ghana, and shall, to the greatest extent feasible, make those facilities available to all citizens.
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. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. The npp set out clear rules in the run up to the primaries. In this article, we argue that this latest extension of the ghana. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support.
Article 94 the president and the vicepresident shall not hold other political and. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. Amend laws restricting rights of dual citizens kwaku azar demands. Article 11 no person may be kept against his will from the judge whom the law assigns to him. A citizen of ghana may hold the citizenship of any other country in addition to his citizenship of ghana. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by. The 1992 constitution contains the most explicit and comprehensive provisions in ghanas postcolonial constitutional history regarding the system of local government as a decentralized form of national administration. These provisions were inspired to a large extent by current law and by the practice of local government under the pndc. And if so what is it for and answered by a verified immigration lawyer. 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. Constitution of the federal democratic republic of ethiopia. Cape verdes constitution of 1980 with amendments through 1992. Cape verdes constitution of 1980 with amendments through 1992 subsequently amended. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana.
Ghana constitution 1960 preliminary note by francis bennion the following is the text of the 1960 ghana constitution, the first constitution of the country after it became an independent republic by virtue of the ghana independence act 1957. 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. To make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to. But article 94 1 of the 1992 constitution states that. Apr 21, 2010 does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution article 754, cross 1285.
To win political power through democratic means in order to pursue the partys agenda as. 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. Perhaps, williams shakespeare was right when he said that hell is empty and all the devils are here. To make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the 1992 constitution. The legislator, the government and the other organs of government shall respect the rules of the constitution. 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. Article 70 the legislative power shall be exercised jointly by the national assembly and the government. And if so what is it for and answered by a verified immigration lawyer we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Article 10 everyone shall have, in case of infringement of ones rights and freedoms, a claim to an honest and public treatment of his complaint within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial judge. Notwithstanding clause 1 of this article and paragraph c of clause 3 of article 94 of.
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. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Section 9particulars to be given on request every person who occupies any office or shop to which this act applies shall, if so requested by an inspector, within one month serve on the chief inspector a notice containing the particulars set out in the third schedule. 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. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. Constitutional amendments rewrite the terms of the charter governing the separation of the branches of government and the boundary between the citizens rights and the governments exercise of its power. Article 2 aims and objectives the aims and objectives of the party are. Adopted 1992 preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, in exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Ghanaian constitution vests in parliament the responsibility of ratifying any agreement that involves the granting of. Contains 26 chapters and 179 sections, covering matters including fundamental human rights and freedoms, composition of the government and the public service, electoral rights, the judiciary and courts.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that at the end of an emergency declared under clause 1 of article 31 of this constitution, a person. 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. 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. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996 consulted on 201809 abstractcitation. How to amend the constitution of ghana constitutionnet. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. 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.