Since 195i, adroit leaders of a wellorganized political party had operated a responsible. The aftermath of asante or sagrenti war of 1874 which led to the landmark introduction of the gold coast constitution of 1874 and the annexation of the asante kingdom to become a british protectorate in 1885, can hardly be overlooked by history enthusiasts and constitutional lawyers. Some of these parties have since collapsed whilst others have merged, aligned and. Broadly speaking, article 55 of the 1992 constitution and the political. To win political power through democratic means in order to pursue the partys agenda as provided for in the partys particular manifesto for a general election. 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.
Supremacy of the partys constitution subject to the provisions of the constitution of the republic of ghana, and any laws for the time being in force in the republic, the provisions of this constitution shall take precedence over and above any and all other rules and regulations of the party. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Though the 1992 constitution of ghana provides for a multiparty. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996. The state shall recognise and respect the different religious faiths, which shall be free to organise and exercise their activities, provided that they abide by the constitution and the laws of the republic of. 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. In the event of all the ep officers leaving office, a three 3 member. I the sovereign state of ghana is a unitary republic consisting of those territories comprised in the regions which, immediately before the coming into force of this constitution, existed in ghana, including the territorial sea and the air space. The history subfield includes the dates of previous constitutions and the main steps and dates in formulating and implementing the latest constitution. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. 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. Constitution of actionaid international ghana aaig name of the organisation 1. Implications for democratic governance in the fourth republic of ghana by mohammed s.
It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The sovereign state of ghana is a unitary republic consisting of those territories comprised in. Appointment, retirement and removal of justices of superior courts and chairmen and other members of regional tribunals. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Ghana, which fits well into the countrys legal framework on compulsory acquisition and compensation, and also consistent with the principles under involuntary resettlement. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. 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 evolution of ghana law since independence william burnett haivey introduction on march 6, 1957, the british gold coast achieved independence in circumstances that apparently offered a bright future for sovereign, independent ghana. The elected officers shall assume office one month from the date of election. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. 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. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Creation, alteration or merger of regions chapter threecitizenship 6.
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. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. 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.
President john evans atta mills, president of the republic of ghana. A constitutional referendum was held in ghana on 27 april 1960. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. The political parties law act 574 of 2000 parliament. Pdf since the inception of ghanas fourth attempt at constitutional. The name of the organisation is actionaid international ghana and shall hereinafter be called the organisation. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of january, 1993.
The income tax amendment act, 2015 act 902, was assented to by ghanas. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. This project is a threelane dual carriage ways between tetteh quarshie interchange and. It then contains the full constitutional text, as amended. In the pursuit of it object actionaid international ghana shall affiliate with other actionaid international bodies. The fourth republic was ushered in by a new constitution promulgated in october, 1992, yet another signal to the resumption of legal normalcy. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, in exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a. Section 9particulars to be given on request every person who occupies any office or shop to which this act applies shall, if so requested by an inspector, within one month serve on the chief inspector a notice containing the particulars set out in the third schedule. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Nana akufoaddo was sworn into office on 7 january 2017. The sovereign state of ghana is a unitary republic consisting of those territories comprised in the. Financial intelligence centre, ghana 20 annual report page 1 chapter one 1. 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.
Download pdf this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, cs5 master collection mac oin exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessing of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity. Pdf third parties and electoral politics in ghanas fourth republic. For countries with previous constitutions, the years are listed. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999.
Ghana, electoral politics, third parties, fourth republic. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. The main issue was a change in the countrys status from a constitutional monarchy with elizabeth ii as head of state, to a republic with a presidential system of government there were 2,098,651 voters registered for the referendum. Until mid1970, a presidential commission led by brigadier a. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996 date of entry into force. The president of the republic of ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of ghana, as well as commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces. 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. Animodame, fghis1 paper presented at the american real estate society conference in seattlewashington, usa from 16 april 2011 abstract. Regions of ghana, and shall, to the greatest extent feasible, make those facilities available to all citizens. 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 current president of ghana is nana akufoaddo, who won the 2016 presidential election against the incumbent, john dramani mahama, by a margin of 9.
Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. In the present discussion i examine the sources of. Ghanas government returned to civilian authority under the second republic in october 1969 after a parliamentary election in which the progress party, led by kofi a. Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghanas fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. Whereas the consultative assembly submitted the draft constitution for the republic of ghana to the pndc on 31st march, 1992.
Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. The republic of angola shall be a secular state and there shall be separation between state and church, under the terms of the law. Where two or more registered political parties come together and merge as one. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 arrangement of sections chapter i general provisions part i federal republic of nigeria 1. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. Where a referendum involves the merger of two or more regions, the issue shall not be taken to be. To foster and actively promote unity among all the peoples of this country regardless of ethnic origin.
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