Constitutional Review Committee proposes lowering presidential age from 40 to 30
By Sarah Baafi The Constitution Review Committee, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, has recommended a major change to Ghana’s presidential eligibility rules by proposing that the minimum age for a presidential candidate be reduced from forty years to thirty. The proposal is contained in the Committee’s final report, “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to […]
A fair and independent media is not a threat to democracy but its strongest ally – Shamima Muslim
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim has reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to press freedom, emphasizing that a fair and independent media is crucial to Ghana’s democracy. “As a long standing member of the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, he (President Mahama) strongly believes that a fair and independent media is not […]
EDDT denies loss of land title and urges calm after Tse Addo encroachment incident
By Rebecca Ampah The East Dadekotopon Development Trust (EDDT) has dismissed claims that its land title at Tse Addo has been cancelled, describing the assertions as false and intended to deceive and extort money from legitimate landholders. At a press conference held in Accra on Monday, December 22, the Trust said no court of competent […]
Constitution Review Committee recommends separating executive from legislature
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has recommended a separation of executive powers from the legislature to enable Parliament to focus fully on its constitutional responsibilities. “We are proposing that the executive be separated from the legislature so that we have a Parliament that focuses on its […]
