Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The constitution chapter two territories of ghana 4. President of ghana simple english wikipedia, the free. 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. Due to the fact that ghana adopted a new constitution in 1992, the position of president of the republic was vacant. 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. The president of the republic of ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of.
Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Findings on the worst forms of child labor ghana u.
For any citizen from ghana leaving the country into us by the government of the peoples republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754, cross. 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. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992. The government of ghana was created as a parliamentary democracy, followed by alternating military and civilian governments. A ghanaian citizen as defined in the 1992 constitution of ghana chapter 3 section 6 by birth where either parent or grandparent is a ghanaian citizen by marriage.
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 republic of ghana 1992, as amended to 1996. 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. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys. Pursuant to the provisions of the said article 181 of the constitution and sections 55 and 56 of the public financial management act, 2016 act 921, at the request of the government of the republic ghana acting through the minister responsible for finance, there has been laid before parliament an export credit agreement between the government. This solemn commitment was manifested on january 7, 1993, with the coming into force of the 1992 constitution of ghana ushering in the 4th republican dispensation, the. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. What role then, should the third sector play, to encourage or actively. According to chapter 8, article 62 of the 1992 constitution of ghana, a person.
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. In consonance with article 73 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, the ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration is the principal organ of state responsible for the administrative and proactive initiation, formulation, coordination and management of. The federal republic of nigeria shall not be governed, nor shall person or group of persons. Redirected from ghanaian constitutional referendum, 1992 a referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Effect of articles 331 1 and 1402 of 1992 constitution. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. Republic of ghana ministry of foreign affairs and regional. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. In consonance with article 73 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, the ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration is the principal organ of state responsible for the administrative and proactive initiation, formulation, coordination and management of ghanas foreign policy. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996 date of entry into force. Affirmative action broadly 1 all persons shall be equal before the law.
The current president of ghana is nana akufoaddo, who won the 2016 presidential election against the incumbent, john dramani mahama, by a margin of 9. Today, the 7th of january, is of great significance in ghanas constitutional democracy as it signals the birth of the 1992 constitution heralding the fourth republic, which is the most enduring republic in the nations history. Birth certificate original and a photocopy your old passport if any. The 1992 constitution divides powers among a president, parliament, cabinet, council of state, and an independent judiciary. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Dec 11, 20 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.
I commence my dilatation with the words of one of the greatest jurists britain has ever produced, lord denning mr in the case of gouriet v union of post office workers 1977 1 qb 729 at. Passport application embassy of the republic of ghana denmark. The constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. Passport application embassy of the republic of ghana. The president of the republic of ghana is the elected head of state and head of government of ghana, as well as commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces. Supreme law of republic of ghana, approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. In january 1993, military government gave way to the fourth republic after presidential and parliamentary elections in late 1992. The birth of the second repnblict editorial and ghana publishing services. The constitution divided the country into five administrative regions. This is a download from the blds digital library on opendocs. According to chapter 8, article 62 of the 1992 constitution of ghana, a person shall not be qualified for election as the president of ghana unless. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people.
Constitution of the third republic of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 whereas by the constituent assembly decree, 1978 8. 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. 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. Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. Today is constitution day, a public holiday set aside to mark the coming into effect of the 1992 constitution and the birth of the fourth republic. The role of chieftaincy in ghana iarticle 277 of the 1992 constitution of ghana defines a chief as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage. Only should be checked for any traveler leaving the counrty an anytime to any 1st world countryusa, canada, europe, and parts of the world. 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. Ghana amended its nationality law in 2000, to the 2000 ghana citizen act dual citizenship. The supreme court has only appellate jurisdiction in such matters. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open content. From 1957 1987 the 1957 constitution which gave birth to ghanas independence on the 6th of march 1957 also provided some reforms in the local government system.
Along with the constitution of ghana, the citizenship act, 2000 is the exhaustive law relating to citizenship in ghana. Effect of articles 331, 1 and 1402 of 1992 constitution was to vest in high court, as a court of first instance an exclusive jurisdiction in the enforcement of the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. A ghanaian citizen as defined in the 1992 constitution of ghana chapter 3 section 6 by birth where either parent or grandparent is a ghanaian citizen by marriage by naturalization. The government secured at least 14 convictions for offenses related to the worst forms of child labor, approved the national plan of action phase ii on the elimination of the worst forms of child labor, and launched a strategy to combat child labor in the fishing sector.
Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. 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. Ghanaians have every justification to celebrate constitution. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real. In 2018, ghana made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Mar 24, 2012 hi, in ghana do they have a declaration fee note. 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. As proof of citizenship, provide any of the following. Human rights are therefore an important subject that should concern all of us. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. The constitution 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.