Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghana s fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. This will be renewable for a further term, based on the individuals interest and contribution. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. History of ghana 19661979 elmina castle ghana empire ashanti empire angloashanti wars john kufuor osei kofi tutu i kofi abrefa busia ignatius kutu acheampong history of ghana page 1 14 20 25 31 45 49 54 57 60. Article 2 aims and objectives the aims and objectives of the party are. 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.
The original founding members are those who founded the cpp with osagyefo dr. The third part of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the wealth of ghana. The fourth and last field on the lower right shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of natural resources in ghana. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. Sittings of national assembly part vi interpretation 94. Of ghana entitled chieftaincy act, 2008 anact to revise and consolidate the chieftaincy act, 1971act 370 to bring its provisions in conformity with the constitution and to provide for related matters. Electoral commission 2 the president shall take precedence over all other persons in ghana.
The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The last three constitutions 1960, 1969, 1979 were. Alteration of constitution part v summoning, prorogation and dissolution 90. 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. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Actionaid ghanas existence as an affiliate 4 members will serve a maximum term of 4 years. Executive, the legislature and the judiciary and indicates boundaries for the.
This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. 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. Download pdf constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. The countrys first constitution 1957, which brought her independence under a constitutional monarchy, was replaced in 1960 by the first republican constitution. Chapter eighteen commission on human rights and administrative justice 216 there shall be established by act of parliament within six months after parliament first meets after the coming into force of this constitution, a commission on human rights and administrative justice which shall consist of.
For the sake of clarity, the constitution separates the state into three branches. The party is a corporate entity registered under the laws of ghana, and in accordance with the constitution of ghana, and shall have perpetual succession and may sue and be sued as a corporate body. Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghanas fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. Ghana national association of teachers downloads constitution. The current 1992 constitution is ghanas fifth written constitution since independence. In the present discussion i examine the sources of. Constitution of botswana 1966 international labour organization. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum.
Oct 25, 2016 the 1992 constitution has many good provisions. This document is the constitution of the republic of ghana from 1979. 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. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996.
Download pdf constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature. Subject to clause 2 a of this article each local church shall be self governing, self propagating, and selfsupporting under the local church pastor, and accredited worker, or an approved leader, as the case may be. What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. 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. 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. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world.
Votes of twothirds of the assembly chapter vi the judicature part i the high court 95. Construction of references in other acts to companies registered under the companies consolidation act, 1908. Repealed by the ghana national fire service act, 1997 act. This is a download from the blds digital library on opendocs. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. It then contains the full constitutional text, as amended. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996.
Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw. Nov 17, 2019 news ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. The fourth republic was ushered in by a new constitution promulgated in october, 1992, yet another signal to the resumption of legal normalcy.
A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. It includes chapters on the constitution itself, the laws and the territories. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Article 11 of the 1992 constitution of ghana states. Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 no. Gold coast constitution order in council, 1954, shajj as fron1.
The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. Chieftaincy act, 2008 act 759 food and agriculture. Upon the shield there are beads with the national colors red, green, and gold, which the flag of ghana also bears. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. To participate in shaping the political will of the people by disseminating information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of the party. The constitution chapter two territories of ghana 4. 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. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. The description of ghana constitution a highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Download pdf this legislative act amended certain provisions of the ghanaian constitution concerning dual citizenship, and procedural provisions concerning the legislature.
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