Right to form political parties article 5 political parties shall cooperate in the expression of suffrage. To win political power through democratic means in order to pursue the partys agenda as. This was a key theme in the early history of ghana s independence. There is a council of state, which is an advisory body to the president. 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. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The latest amendment included here is the constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 which was assented on 16 december 1996. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. Here is some general information about you new host country the flag the coat of arms the national anthem maps data on ghana introduction geography climate people education history ghanas presidents government and political conditions economy foreign relations links the flag of ghana. Before unions were formed, employeremployee relations were based. Additional sections because the confluence of statutory and customary land law in ghana is complex, and due to. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library.
After the founding of a republic in 1960, the state became identified with a single political party the cpp, with nkrumah, as life president of both, taking ever more power for himself. Despite nkrumahs efforts to secure ghana s energy independence through the akosambo dam, electricity remains one of ghana s hurdles more than 50 years later. 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 of the church of pentecost the preamble in the name of the almighty god, we, the members of the church of pentecost, in exercise of our natural right and freedom to establish a church which shall be used. Spains constitution of 1978 with amendments through 2011. Another new constitution was promulgated in 1954, followed by elections the same year, also won by the cpp. Methodist church ghana constitutional pdf download by.
In 1957, when ghana achieved full political independence the constitution was fashioned after the westminster model. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the.
Ghana is a unitary state with a unicameral legislature. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Trades union congress ghana accra october 2012 trade unions and industrial relations in ghana page vi. 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. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, in exercise of our natural and inalienable. Telecommunications in ghana include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the internetintended for a. Nkrumah saw independent ghana as a spearhead for the liberation of the rest of africa from colonial rule and the establishment of a socialist african unity under his leadership. Korea republic of s constitution of 1948 with amendments through 1987. No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the united states, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature.
Section 5offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary. Dec 19, 2018 methodist church ghana constitutional pdf download. The constitutional court shall see to the regularity of the referendum and shall proclaim its results. 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 parliament. The following is the presidential oath to be administered by the chief justice before parliament, which has temporary moved to the independence square for. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. In ghana pauli murray 33 a constitution two months old, few books in the library, no textbook from which to teach, and students without previous university training.
The 1992 constitution provides for one parliament, which exercises all primary legislative functions. 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. Trade unionism emerged in the gold coast now ghana in the 1900s initially as craft unions in urban centres and gradually developed into industrial and national trade unions. This constitution shall be the supreme law of ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with any provision of this. Article 2 aims and objectives the aims and objectives of the party are. Of ghana entitled labour act, 2003 an act to amend and consolidate the laws relating to labour, employers, trade unions and industrial relations. Senegals constitution of 2001 with amendments through 2009. Affiliate ministries, churches and fellowships are an integral part of the full gospel assemblies with privileges and responsibilities as prescribed in this constitution and bylaws. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. Labour act, 2003 ministry of employment and labour relations. The laws of ghana shall comprise a this constitution. Methodist church ghana constitutional pdf download. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Appendix i contains a summary of all recommendations.
The constitution approved at the referendum held on 28th april, 1992 and set out in the schedule to this law shall come into force on the 7th day of january, 1993. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of. The secretary in conjunction with all other officers shall then decide on the date of a forum meeting to discuss such proposals, giving at least four weeks 28 days clear notice. The full gospel assemblies is a voluntary cooperative fellowship based on mutual agreements voluntarily entered into by its members. Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. Act 527 constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Ghana case study food and agriculture organization. Chapter one 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. 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.
Constitution of the new patriotic party with faith in god. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The 1954 transitional constitution provided for an assembly of a speaker and 104 members elected on party lines on the basis of universal adult suffrage. Korea republic ofs constitution of 1948 with amendments.
And whereas on the first day of august, 1962 the ghana apostolic church. The policy document takes its source from national legal documents including the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. 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. Oct 14, 2019 the three colors of the flag red, green, and black and the black star in the middle are all symbolic of the panafricanist movement. 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 of the important characteristics of the constitution of the republic of ghana, 1992, is the prominence it gives to the constitutional protection of the rights of men, women and children who live for a larger part of their lives as families. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of. Amendments to the statutes of the university of ghana 3 university of ghana amendments to the university of ghana statutes this publication contains amendments made to the statutes of the university of ghana published on 1st may 2011. 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. Book part 3 constitution of the methodist missionary society. The latest amendment included here is the constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. The impact of the 1992 constitution on family rights in ghana. The constitution of the church of pentecost the preamble in the name of the almighty god, we, the members of the church of pentecost.
Now therefore in pursuance of the provisional national defence council establishment proclamation, 1981, this law is hereby made. Alteration of the constitution a proposals for amendments to this constitution or dissolution see clause 11 must be delivered to the secretary in writing. Ghana s economic outlook may be mixed, but analysts remain hopeful, pointing to the stability and strength of ghana. Nana addo in one of te qualified lawyers in ghana because during the 1992 constitution of ghana he was one of the members who wrote the constitution with tsatsu who is the ever youngest lawyer in. The following is the text of the 1960 ghana constitution, the first constitution of the. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. It should therefore be read together with the aforementioned statutes. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The article argues that while there are differences of opinion around the application of the political question doctrine within ghana s judiciary, the doctrine is firmly part of ghanaian.