The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to announce its official position on the proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after completing its review of the recommendations for constitutional reforms.
In a statement issued on Friday, August 28, 2026, the party said its Constitutional and Legal Affairs Policy Committee had completed its assessment of the Constitution Review Committee’s (CRC) report and the government’s Position Paper on the proposed reforms.
The NPP said it participated in the constitutional review process and submitted its views to the CRC before the committee presented its recommendations to the government.
Following the release of the government’s Position Paper on July 30, the party said its committee conducted a further assessment of both documents and subsequently prepared an NPP position paper.
The paper will now be submitted to the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and the National Executive Committee (NEC) for consideration and adoption.
“Thereafter, the NPP will communicate its official position on the proposed constitutional amendments to the Ghanaian people,” the statement said.
The party said its position would be guided by its commitment to an inclusive and transparent constitutional review process aimed at strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions, political stability and national development.
Government’s proposed reforms
The government announced its position on the CRC’s recommendations on July 30, 2026, accepting several proposals contained in the report.
Among the proposals accepted by the government are a five-year presidential and parliamentary term, the election of District Chief Executives (DCEs), a 300-member ceiling for Parliament and a reduction of the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 35.
Government also accepted a proposal to allow Ghanaians by birth who hold dual citizenship to contest parliamentary elections.
Other accepted recommendations include the abolition of the death penalty, among other constitutional reforms.
Implementation committee
Meanwhile, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has inaugurated an 11-member Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) to advance the constitutional review process.
The committee is chaired by Presidential Legal Counsel and former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong.
Its members are Justice Srem Sai, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Charlotte Osei, Dr Rainer Akumperigya, Emelia Ankomah, Kwame Ayimadu Antwi, Samuel Passah, Oliver Baker Vormawor, Salamatu Iliasu and Eric Owusu-Mensa.
Emelia Ankomah represents the Majority in Parliament, while Kwame Ayimadu Antwi represents the Minority.
Samuel Passah represents local government, Eric Owusu-Mensa represents Parliament, and Salamatu Iliasu serves as the draftsperson.
Oliver Baker Vormawor is the Secretary to the committee.