The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has proposed an extension of Ghana’s four-year tenure for elected governments by an additional one year, effectively introducing a five-year term for both the Executive and Parliament.
The proposal was contained in an abridged version of the Constitutional Review Report presented to the Presidency on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Chairman of the CRC, Professor H. Kwesi Prempeh, explained that the recommendation seeks to improve governance efficiency by allowing governments sufficient time to design, implement, and sustain development policies without persistent political distractions.
“The current four-year tenure leaves very little room for effective governance, as a substantial part of the term is often taken up by electioneering,” Prof. Prempeh noted.
In addition to the proposed tenure extension, the Committee recommended the establishment of a regulated period for political activities and campaigns, aimed at giving governments in office a more serene environment to function.
Addressing the gathering, the President clarified that the document presented was only an abridged version of the Committee’s full report and assured that the next phase of the process would commence in the coming year.
“This presentation marks an important step, but it is not the end of the process.
An implementation committee will be formed next year to study the recommendations and guide the next stages of action,” the President stated.
The formation of the implementation committee is expected to pave the way for broader stakeholder consultations, legislative review, and possible constitutional amendments.
The CRC’s work forms part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s democratic governance and constitutional framework.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
