The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) submitted its comprehensive report and recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, December 22, 2025.
The report outlines a roadmap for governance reform, centering on enhanced accountability, institutional independence, and the modernisation of the 1992 Constitution.
It proposed a shift in the presidential term and structure.
The Committee recommends maintaining the two-term limit but extending each term from four to five years.
In a move toward youthful inclusion, the minimum age for presidential candidates would be lowered from 40 to 30.
To promote fiscal responsibility, the report suggests taxing presidential salaries and benefits while capping the total number of ministers at 57.
Furthermore, the CRC proposes a strict separation of powers by prohibiting Members of Parliament from serving as ministers.
Empowering Parliament and Electoral Integrity
The recommendations seek to transform Parliament into a more independent and representative body.
This includes capping the number of MPs at 276, strengthening conflict-of-interest rules, and allowing for more private members’ bills.
To ensure a more inclusive political landscape, the Committee has called for a study into proportional representation to boost the participation of women, youth, and minority groups.
Additionally, the report advocates for the creation of an independent political party regulator and the strengthening of the Electoral Commission and National Media Commission to protect tenure and media freedom.
Economic Governance and National Development
To ensure long-term stability, the CRC proposes making a National Development Plan a constitutional requirement, forcing national budgets to align with long-term goals.
The report also targets public finance, suggesting tighter controls on tax exemptions and public debt, while granting constitutional backing to the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA).
By: Rainbwradioonline.com/Ghana
