Calls for constitutional reforms signal progress, not failure – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for bold reforms to refine Ghana’s governance system, citing gaps and ambiguities in the current legal framework that require urgent attention.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of an eight-member Constitutional Review Committee, on January 30, the President highlighted the evolving global landscape and its implications for governance structures.

He dismissed the notion that constitutional reform implies failure, instead framing it as a sign of progress and growth.

President Mahama further noted that this is not Ghana’s first attempt at refining its constitution, pointing to previous reform efforts as evidence of the country’s commitment to evolving its democratic systems.

The newly formed Constitutional Review Committee has been tasked with examining key areas of the constitution that require updates to better align with contemporary governance and societal needs.

President Mahama’s call for reforms has been widely viewed as a crucial step toward strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring a more responsive and inclusive government.

“The calls for constitutional reforms is not an admission of failure, but an acknowledgement of the progress, a recognition that our democracy must be dynamic and responsive and ever attuned to the needs of our people.

“This is not the first time we have sought to refine our constitution.”

He acknowledged former President John Evans Atta Mills for establishing the committee in 2010.