Npdf constitution of ghana

The electoral college consists of the members of the parliament the national assembly, as well as electors. 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. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Constitution of ghana constitutions constitutions and constitutional law by elizabeth wells last updated apr 16, 2014. The constitution approved at the referendum held on 28th april, 1992 and set out in the schedule to this law shall come into force on the 7th day of january, 1993. Article 3 objectives the church and its mission we. Sources of law law research guides at university 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. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Read the constitution continued the constitution of the united states the signing of the constitution took place on september 17, 1787, at the pennsylvania state house. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and. Article 2 aims and objectives the aims and objectives of the party are. Amendments to the statutes of the university of ghana 3 university of ghana amendments to the university of ghana statutes this publication contains amendments made to the statutes of the university of ghana published on 1st may 2011. Until otherwise provided by law, ghana shall be divided into the following regions.

Constitution of the republic of ghana and accordingly the party shall pursue the political, economic, social, educational and other objectives stated in the said chapter 6 of the constitution of the republic of ghana. Repealed by the ghana national fire service act, 1997 act. The name of the organisation is actionaid international ghana and shall hereinafter be called the organisation. It is placed here on my website, as well as also being on it as part of my 1962 book the constitutional law of ghana because i have found there is a demand for it. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Policies on free primary and secondary education in east. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the. 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. Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. 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. Section 10regional and district branches of commission. It should therefore be read together with the aforementioned statutes. Constitution of younic life ghana integrity initiative. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996.

The directive principles of state policy 34 1 the directive principles of state policy contained in this chapter shall guide all citizens, parliament, the president, the judiciary. Section 5offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary. Contracting with the ghanaian government or government entities some guidance for the international community from the supreme court in accra. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Contracting with the ghanaian government or government. 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.

Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Name the name of the organization will be ghana integrity initiative gii, hereafter referred to as gii. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. This guide to law online ghana contains a selection of ghanaian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The mandate of the commission includes the preparation of a draft bill of proposed amendments to the ghana constitution. Territory the territory of this church shall be the territory of ghana as defined by the 1992 constitution of ghana, and any other place outside ghana where the church may establish a branch as permitted by law. In the pursuit of it object actionaid international ghana shall affiliate with other actionaid international bodies.

The monograph addresses the origins of these policies, and the increasing role, over time, of the international development community. History of ghana gold coast british colony, history of ghana 19661979, elmina castle, ghana empire, ashanti empire, angloashanti. Close collaboration with ghanaian assemblies of god churches in other countries. To sponsor candidates for elections to any public office as required under the constitution of the republic of ghana. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1.

Power to break out of any house for purpose of liberation. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Preamble we of the assemblies of god, ghana, in exercise. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Acts of ghana first republic criminal procedure code, 1960 act 30 arrangement of sections section part igeneral provisions procedure 1. 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. The head of state is the president, elected by a system of indirect elections for a term of four years. Legislation legislation by elizabeth wells last updated apr 3, 2014. To win political power through democratic means in order to pursue the partys agenda as provided.

This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The claimant relied on article 1815 of the 1992 constitution of ghana the constitution, which requires any international business or economic transaction to which the government is a. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Constitution of actionaid international ghana aaig name of the organisation 1. Where the president is satisfied that it would be inexpedient for a day provided in section. Until otherwise provided by law, the territories of ghana shall consist of those territories which were comprised in ghana immediately before the coming into operation of the constitution, including the territorial waters. 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.