It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. 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. In the present discussion i examine the sources of. Ghana alternated between civilian and military governments until january 1993, when the military government gave way to the fourth republic of ghana after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. Ghana, officially republic of ghana, republic 2015 est. Constitution, the constitution of ghana was adopted by referendum in april 1992 and came into force on the 28 of april 19921. The head of state is the president, elected by a system of indirect elections for a term of four years. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature.
The 1992 constitution splits powers between a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent national court. I begin with a consideration of the introduction of colonial law in ghana, and its impact on the. Speaker, this presentation is an abridged version of the 20 budget statement. Download pdf constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Parliament shall have no power to enact a law establishing a oneparty state. The 1992 constitution of ghana divides powers among a commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces president of ghana, parliament. 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. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet.
The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open content. The 1992 constitution that established the fourth republic provided a basic charter for a republican democratic government. The protection and preservation of fundamental human rights and freedoms, unity and stability for our nation. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. 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. 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. Contracting with the ghanaian government or government.
Onethird of the assembly members are appointed by the government. The 1992 constitution divides powers among a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. 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 1992 open. It is the provision that hands the president of ghana the widest powers to vet judicial sentences, as a.
Regions of ghana, and shall, to the greatest extent feasible, make those facilities available to all citizens. All laws made by parliament must be in keeping with the provisions of the constitution. 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. 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. To make recommendations to the government for consideration and provide a draft bill for possible amendment to the 1992 constitution. The structure of the ghanaian state the structure of the ghanaian state is set out in the 1992 constitution. The escutcheon shall be composed of a star on a field vent and triangle gules, charged with the geographical outline of cameroon azure, and. In january 1993, military government gave way to the fourth republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Constitution of the republic of uganda, 1995 uganda legal. 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. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world.
Download pdf this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. 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. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Costitution of the republic ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. The national flag, the national coat of arms, the public seal, the national anthem and. Only should be checked for any traveler leaving the counrty an anytime to any 1st world countryusa, canada, europe, and parts of the world. 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.
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. 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. This is in accordance with article 179 of the 1992 constitution. On 6 march 1957,1 the gold coast attained independence and. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996 consulted on 201809 abstractcitation. Ghanas 1992 constitution provides that the judiciary must. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Constitution of ghana for windows 10 free download on 10. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996 english. The constitution of ghana of 1992, which ushered in this new era. In 1992, ghana allowed its citizens to elect its leaders, and in 1993, ghana became a parliamentary democracy known as the fourth republic. Article 11 of the 1992 ghana constitution states that the laws of ghana shall. 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. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992.
The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana and the promotion of justice and reconciliation. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. 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. 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. Pdf the rule of law and democracy in ghana since independence. The constitution outlines not only how the various individuals and public bodies. 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. Dec 11, 20 constitution of ghana, general, government of ghana. Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghanas fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. Intended to prevent future coups, dictatorial government, and. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on.
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. Does ghana, west africa have such a law as 1992 constitution. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996 date of entry into force.
The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. 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. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. 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 the republic of ghana last amended 1996. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. 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 third republic of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 whereas by the constituent assembly decree, 1978 8. 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 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. Volume 8 number 4 january2008 ghanas fourth republic. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. 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.
Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. The government of ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments. Government of ghana simple english wikipedia, the free. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The fourth republic was ushered in by a new constitution promulgated in october, 1992, yet another signal to the resumption of legal normalcy. Article 72 of ghana s 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode.
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of. Constitution of ghana, general, government of ghana. Cameroons constitution of 1972 with amendments through. 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 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. Constitution of the republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. In the present discussion i examine the sources of law in ghana. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode.
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