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July 19, 2026
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Publish Constitution Review Committee report before assenting to Tribunals Bill – Bawumia challenges Mahama
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Key Points
- Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged President John Dramani Mahama to publish the Constitution Review Committee's report.
- Bawumia insists the committee recommended removing Regional Tribunals from the Constitution, a recommendation contradicted by the recently passed Tribunals Bill 2026.
- He questions why Parliament passed the Tribunals Bill before the committee's findings were made public.
- Bawumia urges President Mahama to withhold assent to the Bill and allow for an informed national debate based on the report.
- He renewed calls for extensive consultations with key stakeholders before implementing any changes to Ghana's judicial architecture.
Why This Matters
This issue is significant for Ghana as it raises critical questions about transparency, good governance, and the legislative process concerning the nation's judicial architecture. The alleged disregard for an expert committee's recommendations, coupled with a rushed parliamentary process, could undermine public trust in institutions and the integrity of justice sector reforms.
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