Presiding bishop of the methodist church, ghana and a lecturer at kwame nkrumah. For any citizen from ghana leaving the country into us by the government of the peoples republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754, cross. For any citizen from ghana leaving the country into us by the government of the peoples republic of ghana, 1992 constitution, article 754. Pursuant to the provisions of the said article 181 of the constitution and sections 55 and 56 of the public financial management act, 2016 act 921, at the request of the government of the republic ghana acting through the minister responsible for finance, there has been laid before parliament an export credit agreement between the government. The preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, cs5 master collection mac oin exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessing of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Ministries and numerous others have the ability to influence legislation. Republic of ghana ministry of foreign affairs and regional. Ghanas goals towards achieving gender equality targets are guided by its commitment to international instruments, the 1992 constitution and national development frameworks.
Ghana national climate change policy green economy. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open. Contact us ministry of foreign affairs and regional. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Section 3substituted holidays where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. Enshrined in the 1992 constitution, the government of ghana is mandated to ensure fair treatment of men and women. The 2007 education reforms reaffirms education as a right and all ghanaians shall benefit from the free compulsory.
Undoubtedly, the umbilical linkages between environment and socioeconomic development are unequivocal. The statutory declaraton fee imposed on travelers, ersonal or business trips out of ghana is declared cumpulsory by the government of the peoples republic of ghana. The 1992 constitution of ghana divides powers among a commanderinchief of the ghana armed forces president of ghana, parliament parliament of ghana, cabinet ministers of the ghanaian government, council of state ghanaian council of state, and. Structure of government of the fourth republic, 1994. Based on information from ghana, the constitution of the republic of ghana, accra, 1992. A ministry is a specialised government body responsible in the. The ministry a divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our lord for the threefold purpose of leading the church in.
Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. The structure of the ghanaian state is set out in the 1992 constitution. Under the road sector development programme rsdp, the department of feeder roads dfr of the ministry of roads and highways is undertaking the bitumen surfacing, rehabilitation spot improvement of some feeder roads mostly in the farming communities. Justice daniel francis kweipe annan was the first speaker of the parliament of the 4th republic of ghana. The sovereign state of ghana is a unitary republic consisting of those. The constitution of the republic of ghana ministry of the. Undoubtedly, the umbilical linkages between environment and socioeconomic development are. In consonance with article 73 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, the ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration is the principal organ of state responsible for the administrative and proactive initiation, formulation, coordination and management of ghanas foreign policy. Specifically, article 171 and 2 of the 1992 constitution guarantees gender equality and freedom of women and men, girls and. Principles of state policy article 369 of the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana further puts legislative powers behind our determination to pursue sustainable and equitable economic growth. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Only should be checked for any traveler leaving the counrty an anytime to any 1st world countryusa, canada, europe, and parts of the world.
The state lands acts, 1962 act 125 which gives authority for land to be acquired. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Welcome to ghana s digital services and payments platform. This policy recognises a child as a person below the age of 18. Supreme law of republic of ghana, approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. The constitution of the republic of ghana 1992 open content. Medical services, food drugs and pharmaceutical standards. The education act of 1987 and the 1992 constitution of ghana mandates government to ensure that all efforts are made to make education gradually universal and the progressively free. Mar 24, 2012 hi, in ghana do they have a declaration fee note.
Constitution of the third republic of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 whereas by the constituent assembly decree, 1978 8. Contact the police or start a legal case or contact security services. The constitution of the republic of ghana chapter one 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. Ministry of foreign affairs and regional integration and ghanas missions. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. The national youth authority nya, formally called the national youth council nyc, is an agency within the ministry of youth and sports that is responsible for coordinating and facilitating youth development activities in ghana. Dec 19, 2018 presiding bishop of the methodist church, ghana and a lecturer at kwame nkrumah. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92%. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana weve built this app because we believe in the power of free people to better themselves and achieve change. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. Constitution of ghana for windows 10 free download on 10.
Ghana has also made commitments towards gender by ratifying a number of international instruments and guidelines to promote gender equality which also has implications on the development and promotion of health for all its citizenry. The existing law comprises all the laws that existed before 7. Dec 11, 20 the preamble in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana, cs5 master collection mac oin exercise of our natural and inalienable right to establish a framework of government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessing of liberty, equality of opportunity and prosperity. Report on the public accounts of ghana, ministries departments and other agencies mdas for the year ended 31 december 2016 the article 1872 of the 1992 constitution empowers me to carry out the audit of the public accounts of ghana and to report thereon to parliament. The statutory wayleaves instrument provides for or empowers the president, whenever in his opinion, entry on any land for construction and maintenance of public works. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament there were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Established in 1974, its mandate is to ensure the empowerment of the ghanaian youth. 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. What is this 1992 constitution, article 754, cross 1285. Local governments in ghana play very important roles in administration and development at the local areas.
The constitution of the republic of ghana in the name of the almighty god we the people of ghana. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The ministry of environment science and technology mest would like to express its sincere gratitude to ecoecon consult, more specifically to dr. Improvement of selected feeder roads in the volta and central regions of ghana. Includes social services and intervenntions by the government of ghana. Child and family welfare policy iv definitions and concepts child. Its annual workplan for the nya 2014 lists key activities and projects. Download ghana constitution 1992 pdf bcfaf6891f ghana elects on national level a head of state, the president, and a legislature. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican democratic government since independence in 1957. 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. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican. A ministry is a specialised government body responsible.
The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana provides for decentralisation and local government that creates a framework for citizens participation in decisionmaking and local governance. It declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. Notwithstanding clause 3 of this article, the minister referred to in that clause shall. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Section 2additional holidays in addition to the public holidays provided under section 1, the president may, in the public interest, by executive instrument declare any other day to be a public holiday. The policy document takes its source from national legal documents including the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. 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.