The decision, taken in accordance with article 72 1 of the 1992 constitution was done upon the recommendation of the prisons service council in consultation with the council of state. Invoke arcticle 72 to free montie 3 ghanapoliticsonline. Article 15 no one shall be tried except in conformity with laws promulgated prior to the action in question, and by courts previously established by the law. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Although ghanas population has about 72% christians, the 1992 constitution does not seem to protect the idea of majoritarianism whereby a major population is. The aim of this article is to identify the association between article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution and the machiavellian concept of new principality from criminals perspective. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. History and antiquity bear ample testimonies to the paradoxical and enigmatic nature of some individuals. On a true and proper interpretation of articles 72 and 296 of the 1992. Until otherwise provided by law, the territories of ghana shall consist of those.
Subject to the provisions of this article, the president may, by constitutional. Aug 09, 2016 the aim of this article is to identify the association between article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution and the machiavellian concept of new principality from criminals perspective. News ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Kweku asare argued that article 72 of the constitution was created to give the president of ghana powers to cure abuses.
The ghana constitution order in council, 957 1 strat. News ghana is ghanas leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Succession of destabilising coups, ghana is predominantly a oneparty state. 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. Some 808 prisoners in ghana have been granted amnesty by the president, nana addo dankwa akufoaddo. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw. 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 1979 constitution, like the current constitution. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Ghana justice sector and the rule of law research pdf available. This constitution shall be the supreme law of ghana and any other law found to be. Subject to the provisions of this article, the president may, by constitutional instrument.
Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Angry ndc supporters want mahama to invoke article 72. Article 72 of the constitution states that the president may, acting in consultation with the council of state. All women militarized police unit of the ghana police service. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Like nearly all modern constitutions, the constitution of the 4th republic of ghana is written for good as for bad times, for peacetime as for war, for a time of corona beer as for a time of. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. He, therefore, called on president mahama to invoke it to signal to the judiciary that they cannot subvert the constitution article 72 of ghanas constitution states that. It is the provision that hands the president of ghana the widest powers to vet judicial sentences, as a. It is the aim of this article to analyse the social and. Preamble, chapter 1 chapter 26, first schedule and second schedule 2.
Similarly, in article 108, the constitution clearly bars parliament from. The ghanaian constitution and the conflicts within. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. President john mahama has come under intense pressure from supporters of his party to invoke article 72 of the constitution to grant pardon to jailed broadcaster salifu maase, and two other radio. For example, 83 of the constitution provided that the offices of the ministers should become. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Mar 21, 2020 like nearly all modern constitutions, the constitution of the 4th republic of ghana is written for good as for bad times, for peacetime as for war, for a time of corona beer as for a time of. Republic, this constitution shall be the supreme law of members of the graduate students association of ghana and any law or laws of member institutions which are inconsistent with any provisions of this constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency be null and void. The provisions of article 69 of this constitution shall apply to the removal from office of the vicepresident. 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. Article 17 no organ, functionary or authority may remove pending cases, nor reopen closed trials or procedures. List of judges of the supreme court of ghana wikipedia.
Article 40 of the constitution obliges the government to. Perhaps, williams shakespeare was right when he said that hell is empty and all the devils are here. State has 72 hours to consider and to make subsequent recommendations. Ghana constitution for windows 10 free download on 10 app store. Article 9 of the constitution is amended by the repeal of clause 5.
Article 72 of ghana s 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode. The constitutional law of ghana university of legon 1972. The amnesty is in accordance with article 72 1 of the constitution, a statement from the prisons service stated. Aug 10, 2016 the aim of this article is to identify the association between article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution and the machiavellian concept of new principality from criminals perspective. Ghanas president has invoked a tough new law against coronavirus. Article 17 1 all persons shall be equal before the law. What is the point of the imposition of restrictions bill. It is the provision that hands the president of ghana the widest powers to vet judicial sentences, as a first reading of it would at least seem.
Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through. Guyana is an indivisible, secular, democratic sovereign state in the course of transition from capitalism to socialism and shall be known as the cooperative republic of guyana. The power to grant amnesty is stipulated under the prerogative of mercy in article 72 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. Between these two constitutions was a long period of military rule 1972 to 1979 during which the human right record of ghana was dismal. Supreme law of republic of ghana, approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The constitution of the republic of ghana, 1992 features. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996.
We shall be concerned in this article with only the former situation. Aug 10, 2016 article 72 of ghana s 1992 constitution seems to be the hardest hit in the entire episode. Article 144 clause 2 states that justices of the supreme court are appointed on the advice of the. Aug 08, 2016 the aim of this article is to identify the association between article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution and the machiavellian concept of new principality from criminals perspective. Article 72 of ghanas 1992 constitution ghanaculturepolitics. The constitution makes it mandatory for the president to elect a section of his cabinet from parliament article 781, the president is also elected separately from parliament for a period of four. Constitution of the republic of ghana, the power of the president in. In this article, we argue that this latest extension of the ghana presidents prerogatives.
Violence and discrimination against lgbt people in ghana hrw. Article 16 the same judge shall not try the same case in different instances. Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. Ghanaweb the amnesty is in accordance with article 72. Article 144 clause 1 of the 1992 constitution of ghana stipulates that the chief justice of ghana is to be appointed by the president of ghana acting in consultation with the council of state and with the approval of the parliament of ghana. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor.