The statutory wayleaves instrument provides for or empowers the president, whenever in his opinion, entry on any land for construction and maintenance of public works. Article 1911 of the constitution provides no person shall be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence is defined and the penalty for it is prescribed in a written law. In january 1993, military government gave way to the fourth republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. Fourth annual re akoto and seven others memorial lecture. Many a times we say ghana practices separation of powers but taking a look to the 1992 constitution i ask myself, do we truly practice this concept. Ghana ratified the international covenant on economic, social and cultural rights in 2000, but has still not fully incorporated it into national law. Section 5 offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding three months or to both.
The procedure for the removal of the commissioner and deputy commissioners shall be the same as that provided for the removal of a justice of the court of appeal and a justice of the high court respectively under article 146 of the constitution. Article 9 of the constitution is amended by the repeal of clause 5. 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. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. Jan 28, 2017 chapter 6, article 35 and 36 of the i992 constitution of ghana. The constitution chapter two territories of ghana 4. Most economic, social and cultural rights are not included in chapter 5 of the 1992 constitution on fundamental human rights and freedoms.
The latest amendment included here is the constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Article 190 1 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana specifies the composition of the public services of ghana as follows. Rather, the special constitutional scheme set up for amending the constitution clearly suggests an intention. 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.
Laws of ghana chapter three the territories of ghana 5. Section 6independence of commission and commissioners. The constitution 1 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The latest amendment included here is the constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 which was assented on 16 december 1996. Methodology 5 organisation of report 6 chapter one 7. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The constitution of the rebuplic of ghana 1992 the directive principles of state policy 34 1 the directive principles of state policy contained in this chapter shall guide all citizens, parliament, the president, the judiciary, the council of state, the cabinet. The constitution divided the country into five administrative regions. Ghanas political history, one key feature of the 1992 constitution of the fourth republic has been a strong emphasis on human rights protection. Defence of the constitution chapter two the laws of ghana 4. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1.
Leasehold a leaseholdlease is an interest in land that has a speci. Provisions on the establishment of the electoral commission. This will be renewable for a further term, based on the individuals interest and contribution. Article 171 and 2particularly of the 1992 constitution of ghana guarantees gender equality. Except as provided in this constitution, or in any other law not inconsistent with this constitution, in the performance of its functions, the electoral commission, shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person, or authority. From 1957 1987 the 1957 constitution which gave birth to ghana s independence on the 6th of march 1957 also provided some reforms in the local government system.
The 1992 constitution and constitutionalism in ghana by prof gyampo duration. Pdf ghana, the country widely acknowledged as the contemporary leader in. Chapter six the directive principles of state policy 34 1 the directive principles of state policy contained in this chapter shall guide all citizens, parliament, the president, the judiciary, the council of state, the cabinet, political parties and other bodies and persons in applying or interpreting this constitution or any other law and in taking and implementing any policy decisions, for. All persons shall have the right to information, subject to such qualifications and laws as are necessary in a democratic society republic of ghana, 1992. Until otherwise provided by law, the territories of ghana. The constitution of the republic of ghana table of contents chapter 1 the constitution chapter 2 territories of ghana chapter 3 citizenship chapter 4 the laws of ghana chapter 5 fundamental human right and freedoms chapter 6 the directive principles of state policy chapter 7 representation of the people chapter 8 the executive. Chapter 6 the constitution of the rebuplic of ghana 1992 the directive principles of state policy 34 1 the directive principles of state policy contained in this chapter shall guide all citizens, parliament, the president, the judiciary, the council of state, the cabinet. In the recent case of ghana lotto operators association v. The creation of districts and constituencies in ghana. The 1992 constitution divides powers among a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. With the introduction of the 1992 constitution which had ended. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor.
Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. The constitution was approved at the referendum held on 28 april 1992 and promulgated by the constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992. Chapter i general provisions part i federal republic of nigeria 1. Though there is freedom of expression and association in the political environment, most ghanaians do not take advantage of these fundamental rights. Recommendations government of ghana should implement the affirmative action policy to. Libraryofcongress cataloginginpublicationdata ghana. Fundamental human rights and freedoms and is dedicated to the protection and. Rights and freedoms and the directive principles of state po ii cy as enshrined in chapter 5 and chapter 6 of the constitution of the republic of ghana and accordingly the party shall pursue the political, economic, social, educational and other objectives stated in the said chapter 6 of the constitution of the republic of ghana. It is important to note that the 1992 constitution by article 267 5 forbids the creation of freehold interests in stool land in ghana. The state lands acts, 1962 act 125 which gives authority for land to be acquired. 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 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. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw.
A citizen is a person vested with certain rights and obligations by law of a sovereign state. News ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. The commonwealth human rights initiative chri informed that chapter 5 of the constitution of ghana 1992 provides the basic premise for the protection of fundamental human rights and is to be upheld by all arms of government and enforced by the courts. I have the honour to submit to you forpresentation to parliament my performance audit report on road safety in ghana, in pursuance of article 187 5 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana and. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The ghanaian constitution of 1992 invests the creation of districts. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. Oct 25, 2016 the 1992 constitution has many good provisions. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Republic of ghana health sector gender policy ministry of health april 2009. First registered with the electoral commission on 24th june 1992, amended on 29th august 1998, 2003 and further amended on 22nd august 2009. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t.
Gold weight in the form ofa portrait mask asante third edition, first printing, 1995. What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. Ghanas goals towards achieving gender equality targets are guided by its commitment to international instruments, its constitution and national development frameworks. We would like to acknowledge the contributions and support of thousands of ghanaians who were. Constitution by a proclamation issued under section 4 the constitution. Today, chapter 5 of the 1992 constitution does not only make elaborate provisions for the fundamental rights of the people, but also provides for an effective and efficient mechanism for their enforcement. Territories of ghana chapter f our directive principles of state policy 6.
Chapter 6, article 35 and 36 of the i992 constitution of ghana. Some pertinent issues in the current dispensation raymond baguio bening abstract the creation of administrative districts and parliamentary constituencies constitute major aspects of the internal organisation of states. Enshrined in the 1992 constitution, the government of ghana is mandated to ensure fair treatment of men and women. This paper seeks to elaborate on the mandate and functions of chraj as enshrined in the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. Botswana, brunei, canada, cyprus, dominica, fiji, the gambia, ghana.