Accra: Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC), Professor H Kwasi Prempeh, has expressed concerns over the government's lack of involvement in the constitutional review process. He stated that the government should have shared its views with the committee before it concluded its work.
According to Ghana Web, Prof Prempeh voiced these concerns during an interview on JoyNews on August 3, 2026. He highlighted that the committee's recommendations were anticipated to differ from the government's stance due to the committee's independence and its extensive consultations with Ghanaians from various backgrounds.
Prof Prempeh noted that the committee, which included members from outside the government and political class, was tasked with a comprehensive mandate to gather opinions nationwide. This inclusive approach, he explained, naturally led to conclusions that might diverge from governmental perspectives.
"The committee is drawn from outside of government, drawn from outside of the political class. It was given a far-reaching mandate that included canvassing opinion across the length and breadth of the country," he stated.
Prof Prempeh further elaborated that the committee's consultations spanned beyond government officials and influential figures, reaching out to ordinary citizens across the country. This breadth of engagement ensured that a wide array of perspectives were considered.
Reflecting on the process, Prof Prempeh suggested that the committee's efforts could have been more informed if the government had provided its proposals earlier in the consultation phase. This would have allowed the committee to incorporate public opinion on the government's suggestions before finalizing its report.
He emphasized the importance of having access to the government's position as it would have enabled the committee to validate and test these proposals with the public during their consultations.
In conclusion, Prof Prempeh underscored the value of broad consultations and the potential benefits of public reactions to government proposals, which could have enriched the constitutional review process.