The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana and the promotion of justice and reconciliation. The 1992 constitution splits powers between a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent national court. The 1992 constitution splits powers between a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent national court anyone can vote in ghana, regardless of their gender, race, background. Onethird of the assembly members are appointed by the government. Article 72 of ghana s 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode.
What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Contracting with the ghanaian government or government. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. In the present discussion i examine the sources of. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced.
The claimant relied on article 1815 of the 1992 constitution of ghana the constitution, which requires any international business or economic transaction to which the government is a party be authorised by parliament. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open content. Cameroons constitution of 1972 with amendments through. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. To make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the 1992 constitution. Constitution, the constitution of ghana was adopted by referendum in april 1992 and came into force on the 28 of april 19921. Speaker, this presentation is an abridged version of the 20 budget statement.
Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996 consulted on 201809 abstractcitation. Section 2additional holidays in addition to the public holidays provided under section 1, the president may, in the public interest, by executive instrument declare any other day to be a public holiday. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode. The escutcheon shall be composed of a star on a field vent and triangle gules, charged with the geographical outline of cameroon azure, and. 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. Volume 8 number 4 january2008 ghanas fourth republic. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994. 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. Government of ghana simple english wikipedia, the free.
Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. Key issues and guiding principles july 22, 2008, 117. I begin with a consideration of the introduction of colonial law in ghana, and its impact on the. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghanas fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The protection and preservation of fundamental human rights and freedoms, unity and stability for our nation. 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. Intended to prevent future coups, dictatorial government, and. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996 date of entry into force. In the present discussion i examine the sources of law in ghana. 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 ghana chapter one 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. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda legal. It then contains the full constitutional text, as amended. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Ghanas 1992 constitution provides that the judiciary must. 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.
What i am trying to do is find out about declaration fee note in ghana it is in there law republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285 and does someone leaving ghana have to pay a fee read more. Ghana, officially republic of ghana, republic 2015 est. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. The 1992 constitution that established the fourth republic provided a basic charter for a republican democratic government. Costitution of the republic ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. 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. There shall be a president of the republic of ghana who shall be the head of state and head of government and commanderinchief of the armed forces of ghana. Mar 24, 2012 what i am trying to do is find out about declaration fee note in ghana it is in there law republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285 and does someone leaving ghana have to pay a fee read more. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992.
The constitution outlines not only how the various individuals and public bodies. Pdf the rule of law and democracy in ghana since independence. Free download constitution of ghana for windows 10. The constitution of ghana of 1992, which ushered in this new era. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. All laws made by parliament must be in keeping with the provisions of the constitution.
It outlines the branches and powers of government, establishes qualifications and times for elections, lists basic human rights and sets up independent institutions to protect these rights. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Parliament shall have no power to enact a law establishing a oneparty state. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. 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. In january 1993, military government gave way to the fourth republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. This article is part of a series on the politics and government of.
Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Dec 11, 20 constitution of ghana, general, government of ghana. Regions of ghana, and shall, to the greatest extent feasible, make those facilities available to all citizens. The structure of the ghanaian state the structure of the ghanaian state is set out in the 1992 constitution. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. This is in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. 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. Only should be checked for any traveler leaving the counrty an anytime to any 1st world countryusa, canada, europe, and parts of the world. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992.
It is the provision that hands the president of ghana the widest powers to vet judicial sentences, as a. On 6 march 1957,1 the gold coast attained independence and. Cddghana briefing paper volume 8, number 4 page 1 briefing paper ghana center for democratic development cddghana volume 8 number 4 january2008 ghanas fourth republic. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The coat of arms of the republic of cameroon shall be an escutcheon surmounted chief by the legend republic of cameroon and supported by two crossed fasces with the motto peace work fatherland base. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. In accordance with the provisions of the said article 1815 of the constitution, this house approves, by resolution, the epcturnkey contract agreement between the government of the republic of ghana represented by the ministry of sanitation and water resources and strabag ag of austria for an amount of eleven million, five hundred thousand. Constitution of ghana, general, government of ghana. 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. The head of state is the president, elected by a system of indirect elections for a term of four years. Constitution of ghana for windows 10 free download on 10. 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. The fourth republic was ushered in by a new constitution promulgated in october, 1992, yet another signal to the resumption of legal normalcy.
The 1992 constitution divides powers among a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. 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. 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. 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. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Spanning a land mass of 238,535 km 2 92,099 sq mi, ghana is bordered by the ivory coast in the west, burkina faso in the north, togo in the east, and the gulf of guinea and atlantic ocean in the south. Republic ghana article about republic ghana by the free. Download pdf this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature. The statutory declaraton fee imposed on travelers, ersonal or business trips out of ghana is declared cumpulsory by the government of the peoples republic of ghana. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 download pdf this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature. Some of the features of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana are who has the right to vote, what rights are protected by the courts, and the procedures that must be followed by the.
Article 11 of the 1992 ghana constitution states that the laws of ghana shall. Download pdf constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996 english. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. The 1992 constitution of ghana divides powers among a commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces president of ghana, parliament. The government of ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. In 1992, ghana allowed its citizens to elect its leaders, and in 1993, ghana became a parliamentary democracy known as the fourth republic. Constitution of the third republic of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 whereas by the constituent assembly decree, 1978 8. The national flag, the national coat of arms, the public seal, the national anthem and.