The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Yeboah v electricity company of ghana and others j17. In this article, we argue that this latest extension of the ghana presidents. 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. Votes of twothirds of the assembly chapter vi the judicature part i the high court. 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. An estimate of actual renewable water resources is 53. What safe democracy ghana is advocating for rather reinforces article 276. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The 1992 fourth republican constitution has clear provisions guaranteeing the fundamental human rights of all citizens. An act of parliament adds a vicechairman and a directorgeneral of the. It has the mandate, under section 2, to undertake the exploration, development, production and disposal of the countrys petroleum resources. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. In 1964, the amending power was exercised to introduce a oneparty state and. 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 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. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Constitutional hybridity and constitutionalism in ghana. Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994.
Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution ghanaculturepolitics. To articulate the concerns of the people of ghana on amendments that may required for. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Having modelled three different constitutions along the lines of both systems since 1960, there emerged the preference for constitutional hybridity in 1992.
Section 5 of the presidential election act, 1992 pndcl 285. Supreme law of republic of ghana, approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. For instance, the ghana national petroleum corporation gnpc is ghanas national oil company noc, as established by pndc law 64. Ghana supreme court and the power of judicial interpretation. 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. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people.
Article 9 of the constitution is amended by the repeal of clause 5. 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. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Article 2 territory the territory of this church shall be the territory of ghana as defined by the 1992 constitution of ghana, and any other place outside ghana where the church may establish a branch as permitted by law. 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. The national flag and national anthem chapter ii fundamental principles of state policy 4. Ghana, grenada, guyana, india, jamaica, kenya, kiribati, lesotho, malawi. But article 941 of the 1992 constitution states that. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992. 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. Article 12 of the constitution guarantees every person in ghanas fundamental rights and freedoms and article 17 provides. Until otherwise provided by law, the territories of ghana shall consist of those. 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. Ghanas 1992 constitution is a hybrid arrangement that combines some features of both the us presidential and british westminster systems of government.
Notwithstanding clause 1 of this article and paragraph c of clause 3 of article 94 of. Why this mobile app the ghana constitution mobile app was developed to make the 1992 constitution more accessible to. 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 sierra leone, 1991 the constitution of sierra leone, 1991 act no. Amend article 242 d 2431 of 1992 constitution news ghana. To sponsor candidates for elections to any public office as required under the constitution of the republic of. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. Oaths to be taken by judges of high court part ii court of appeal.
Constitution which are in pari material with article 64 of the 1992 constitution are substantially. 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. The description of ghana constitution a highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The article argues that while there are differences of opinion around the application of the political question doctrine within ghanas judiciary, the doctrine is firmly part of ghanaian constitutional law. 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. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. To ascertain from the good people of ghana their views on the operation of the 1992 constitution, in particular its strength and weakness. To put in place the suggestions made in this writeup, the 1992 constitution will need to be amended to allow article 64 and other related articles in other parts of the constitution to be changed. Upon a true and proper interpretation of article 1811 of the 1992 constitution, and section 73 a and b of petroleum revenue management act, 2011 act 815, gnpc being wholly owned by the people of ghana cannot issue a bank guarantee, procure any loan for commercial purpose or provide any funding to any entity whether private or public. The constitution of the republic of ghana page 3 of 112. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. Vesting management of ghanas bauxite under a corporation. History and antiquity bear ample testimonies to the paradoxical and enigmatic nature of some individuals. The evoluation of ghana law since independence assembly is curtailed, however, by the necessity for presidential assent before a bill can become effective, 6 by the prohibition of amendments of the annual estimates money bills submitted by the cabinet,7 and is at least qualified by the special.