N1969 constitution of ghana pdf

Justice daniel francis kweipe annan was the first speaker of the parliament of the 4th republic of ghana. Banks and special deposit act, 2016 date of assent. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Sources of law research guides at university of ghana. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. Actionaid ghanas existence as an affiliate 4 members will serve a maximum term of 4 years.

There is only one parliament, which exercises all primary legislative functions. Article 11 of the 1992 constitution of ghana states. The parliament of ghana is organised into a unicameral legislature. Ghana to constitutional rule by respecting the terms of such a pact. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Upon the shield there are beads with the national colors red, green, and gold, which the flag of ghana also bears. Section 10regional and district branches of commission. The laws of ghana shall comprise a this constitution. Section 9particulars to be given on request every person who occupies any office or shop to which this act applies shall, if so requested by an inspector, within one month serve on the chief inspector a notice containing the particulars set out in the third schedule. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Sources of law law research guides at university of ghana.

The 1954 transitional constitution provided for an assembly of a speaker and 104 members elected on party lines on the basis of universal adult suffrage. University of ghana research guides law sources of law enter search words search. Executive, the legislature and the judiciary and indicates boundaries for the. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. History of ghana 19661979 elmina castle ghana empire ashanti empire angloashanti wars john kufuor osei kofi tutu i kofi abrefa busia ignatius kutu acheampong history of ghana page 1 14 20 25 31 45 49 54 57 60. Constitution of the third repubuc of ghana promulgation decree, 1979 2 the said constitution shall have the force of jaw.

For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. Alteration of constitution part v summoning, prorogation and dissolution 90. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. Gold coast constitution order in council, 1954, shajj as fron1. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. In section four hundred and sixtyone of the income tax act. No law and no provision of any law made on or after the appointed day by the parliament of ghana shall be void or inoperative on the. The ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 29 august 1969. Ie ghana general political considerations and conduct of the elections the legislative elections of august 29,1970, crowned the process of ghana s return to constitutional order, the country having been under martial law since the overthrow of president nkrumah in 1966. Legislation legislation by elizabeth wells last updated apr 3, 2014. Of ghana entitled chieftaincy act, 2008 anact to revise and consolidate the chieftaincy act, 1971act 370 to bring its provisions in conformity with the constitution and to provide for related matters. Constitution of ghana constitutions constitutions and constitutional law by elizabeth wells last updated apr 16, 2014. The fourth and last field on the lower right shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of natural resources in ghana.

There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. 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. Sittings of national assembly part vi interpretation 94. The colonial laws validity act, 1865, shall not apply to any law made on or after the appointed day by the parliament of ghana. For the purposes of performing his functions under the constitution, this act and any other law, the commissioner may bring an action before any court in ghana and may seek any remedy which may be available from that court. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor.

Chieftaincy act, 2008 act 759 food and agriculture. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Votes of twothirds of the assembly chapter vi the judicature part i the high court 95. The main issue was a change in the countrys status from a constitutional monarchy with elizabeth ii as head of state, to a republic with a presidential system of government there were 2,098,651 voters registered for the referendum.

The head of state is the president, elected by a system of indirect elections for a term of four years. Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. Sources of law the constitution acts of parliament subsidiary legislation existing laws all laws existing prior to 1992 constitution common law of ghana i. S ep t em b 1er, 979 printing of constitution, constituent assembly dissolved. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. Ghana has a formal legal education system which lasts between two to four years at the undergraduate level depending on the background of the student. In the present discussion i examine the sources of. Sources of law in ghana victor essien fordham university in january 1993, ghana s fourth republic was inaugurated after a 12year military interregnum. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. The aftermath of asante or sagrenti war of 1874 which led to the landmark introduction of the gold coast constitution of 1874 and the annexation of the asante kingdom to become a british protectorate in 1885, can hardly be overlooked by history enthusiasts and constitutional lawyers. 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 ghana constitution order in council, 957 1 strat. In 1957, when ghana achieved full political independence the constitution was fashioned after the westminster model.

Oct 14, 2019 ghana s economic outlook may be mixed, but analysts remain hopeful, pointing to the stability and strength of ghana s democracy and society. This will be renewable for a further term, based on the individuals interest and contribution. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Where on the twentysecond day of august 1969 any person not being a citizen of ghana had a leasehold interest in, or right over, any. The electoral college consists of the members of the parliament the national assembly, as well as electors. Banks and special deposit act, 2016 act 930 date of assent. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. 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. A constitutional referendum was held in ghana on 27 april 1960. As the house knows, ghana is to attain independence within the commonwealth on 6th march. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 no. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Initially, a draft constitution had been prepared in 1968 by a constitutional.

Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. Actionaid ghana s existence as an affiliate 4 members will serve a maximum term of 4 years. Amendments not affecting law of ghana diplomatic immunities 1. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. The third part of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the wealth of ghana. For example, 83 of the constitution provided that the offices of the ministers should become. There were 2,098,651 voters registered for the referendum. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. However, by 1945, demands for more autonomy by the gold coast population were beginning to arise, in the wake of the end of the second world war. News ghana is ghana s leading online news portal for business in west africa and around the world. Factories, offices and shops act 1970 act 328 section 1register of factories the chief inspector shall keep a register of factories in which he shall cause to be entered. The fourth republic was ushered in by a new constitution promulgated in october, 1992, yet another signal to the resumption of legal normalcy. Section 5 of the presidential election act, 1992 pndcl 285.

Western hospitals and schools were also built an attempt by the british to export what were then modern day amenities to the people of the empire. Download pdf this decree, which serves as a preamble to the 1979 constitution, details what the functions were of the constituent assembly in 1978, including their power to deliberate upon the constitution for the establishment of a transitional national government for ghana, and to make amendments in said draft. Ghana constitution 1960 preliminary note by francis bennion the following is the text of the 1960 ghana constitution, the first constitution of the country after it became an independent republic by virtue of the ghana independence act 1957. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. It is therefore the responsibility of her majestys government in the united kingdom to advise her majesty as to its form. These 1 article 11 of the 1992 constitution of ghana. In june, 1960, ten women were elected by the national assembly to fill specially created seats. For the sake of clarity, the constitution separates the state into three branches. The main issue was a change in the countrys status from a constitutional monarchy with elizabeth ii as head of state, to a republic with a presidential system of government. Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. The new constitution for ghana must be made by order in council passed before the actual date of independence. Except as provided in this constitution, or in any other law not inconsistent with this constitution, in the performance of its functions, the electoral commission, shall not be subject to.