Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has called for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, arguing that although it has served the country well, certain provisions need to be updated to reflect current realities.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, November 5, Justice Sophia Akuffo commended the Constitution for providing stability throughout the Fourth Republic but said it was time to make improvements.
“The Fourth Republic or the Constitution of the Republic has, to a very large extent, served us well. It helped us to stabilise our independence, so to speak. Therefore, the Constitution is a document that I have a lot of respect for.”
However, she emphasised that no man-made system should remain unchanged forever.
“There is nothing in human creation that is sacrosanct or intended to remain the same forever. Things must evolve,” she stated. “Having lived under the Constitution for this long, there are still improvements to be made — not a complete rewriting, but a review.”
Justice Akuffo suggested that while some provisions have worked effectively, others require adjustments to function better, and new elements could be added to address modern governance challenges.
“There are parts that have served us well, parts that could do better with some tweaking here and there, and others that should be revised. Maybe there could also be some things added,” she noted.
Her remarks add to the growing national conversation on constitutional reform, with several governance experts and civil society organisations calling for changes to strengthen accountability, reduce excessive executive powers, and promote inclusive governance.
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