The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is pushing for a legally binding framework to ensure Ghana's ongoing constitutional review does not suffer the same fate as previous attempts.

Programs Officer at CDD-Ghana, Vera Addo, says government must pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to legally anchor the process and protect it from political shifts and loss of momentum.

According to her, without a binding law, the reform risks being derailed by changes in government or shifting political interests—a challenge that has stalled reforms in the past.

Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholders' dialogue organized by the Citizens Platform on Constitutional Reform (CPCR) with support from the British High Commission, Ms. Addo said the law would provide clarity, continuity and public accountability.

The dialogue, held under the theme “Building Consensus on Constitutional Reform in Ghana,” brought together Members of Parliament, civil society organizations and political actors to deliberate on the implementation process.

Ms. Addo further called for the proposed Constitution Review Implementation Committee (CRIC) to be given an open and transparent mandate.

“The proposed CRIC should have an openly defined mandate focused on genuine consensus building rather than just rolling out pre-determined government positions,” she said.

“This will protect the reform process from losing momentum or shifting due to political changes,” she noted.

“I am however optimistic that all the collective ideas from the various factions could help in smooth passage and implementation of the reforms,” she added.

She expressed optimism that harnessing ideas from diverse groups including Parliament, civil society and political parties will ensure smooth passage and implementation of the reforms.

The call comes as Ghana revisits its constitutional review process with growing demands for an inclusive and legally protected roadmap.