Today marks a pivotal moment for Ghana’s democratic future as President John Dramani Mahama chairs a high-level, special Cabinet meeting to decide the fate of the long-awaited recommendations from the Constitution Review process.
The meeting, set for Thursday, 14 May 2026, represents the final stage of an intensive legal and administrative effort. After months of detailed examination by the Attorney General and the President’s senior legal advisors, a draft position paper is now ready for executive approval.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that the presidency is moving with careful precision. He noted that the President had previously demanded a thorough, line-by-line legal analysis of the review committee’s report before the government committed to any specific changes.
That phase of deep legal scrutiny is now complete. According to the spokesperson, today’s agenda has a single focus: to establish a definitive government position on the proposed constitutional amendments.
“So on Thursday, 14th May, there will be a special Cabinet session chaired by the President himself to consider the draft position paper,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu announced during a broadcast on Joy News.
To clarify the procedural details, the government explained that this process differs from a standard Commission of Inquiry. Due to the unique nature of the constitutional review committee, the executive is required to produce a “Position Paper” rather than the more conventional “White Paper.”
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the outcome of today’s session will serve as the official framework for the government’s response to the various proposals under consideration. Once the Cabinet approves the document, the state will immediately shift to the implementation phase.
Not every recommendation in the extensive report is guaranteed to be adopted. The government has indicated that each proposal will be evaluated on its practical feasibility. Suggestions will be reviewed individually, with some likely to be accepted, others revised, and some rejected based on their workability and alignment with national interests.
“The approved document will later be made public so citizens can understand the government’s position,” the spokesperson added, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to transparency.
Beyond today’s deliberations, the government is already planning the next steps for enacting change. Once Cabinet finishes its work, the administration intends to:
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Establish an Implementation Committee: A dedicated body to oversee legal and structural transitions.
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Conduct Public Sensitisation: A renewed round of engagement to help the public understand the updated constitutional framework.
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Take Legislative Action: Advance approved proposals through the necessary parliamentary or referendum processes.
While Cabinet may also address other urgent national issues, the spokesperson stressed that the “Position Paper” remains the day’s top priority. Once approval is granted, Ghana will enter a significant new phase of constitutional renewal.
