The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD‑Ghana) has urged the government to enact a law that would chart the implementation of proposed constitutional reforms, ensuring the process continues irrespective of electoral cycles or shifts in political leadership.
More than 100 civil‑society organisations have voiced concerns that without a clear legal framework, the review could stall or be reset after each election. CDD‑Ghana’s Vera Abena Addo, Programme Officer for Elections, Rule of Law and Anti‑Corruption, said a roadmap is essential to prevent interruptions caused by campaigns or changes in government.
“We need a roadmap, an Act, because we also recognise that there are a lot of interruptions,” Addo told JoyNews’ Newsfile. She warned that Ghana has already attempted constitutional reform twice and that a new attempt should not be abandoned if a new administration takes office.
The proposed law would distinguish reforms that can be enacted immediately from those requiring further negotiation and consensus. It would also set a five‑ or ten‑year timeline for implementation, giving all stakeholders a shared legal guide.
While the National Democratic Party, the Trade Union Congress and civil society groups largely agree on the need for reform, differences remain on specific proposals and the process for implementing them. Addo called on the Constitution Review Implementation Committee to continue building consensus and maintain momentum ahead of the 2027 referendum and the 2028 general elections.
“We don’t have to lose this momentum. I really think there’s opportunity for us to do something this time,” she added.
