Ghana has inaugurated an 11-member committee to oversee the implementation of its constitutional review process, with former Attorney-General Marietta Brew appointed as chair, according to Graphic Online.
The committee was formally inaugurated on Friday, August 28, 2026, marking a key step in putting agreed constitutional amendments into effect. Graphic Online reports that the body will be responsible for carrying out the changes identified during the review exercise.
The committee’s membership includes Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who has been named as secretary, as reported by Asaase Radio. The selection brings together legal and policy figures to manage the technical and procedural work of amending the constitution.
The review process has drawn attention from political parties, with CitiNewsroom reporting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to announce its official position on the proposed amendments. This suggests that the implementation phase will involve continued political negotiation alongside the committee’s administrative duties.
Commentary from News Ghana has framed the effort as "constitutional modernisation without constitutional transformation," indicating that the changes are likely to refine existing structures rather than overhaul the fundamental framework of governance. This distinction may shape expectations for how far-reaching the amendments will be.
The committee’s work follows a broader national conversation about constitutional reform, which has included public consultations and parliamentary debate. The specific amendments under consideration have not been detailed in the available reporting, but the inauguration signals that the review has moved from discussion into execution.
Observers will now watch how the committee sequences its work and whether the NPP’s forthcoming position aligns with the proposed changes. The pace of implementation and the scope of public engagement will likely determine how smoothly the amendments are adopted.
