Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called on Ghanaians to renew their commitment to the ideals of the 1992 Constitution as the nation marks Constitution Day, 33 years into the Fourth Republic.
In a statement, Dr. Opoku Prempeh described the 1992 Constitution as both a legal document and a covenant that has held the Fourth Republic together for over three decades, providing a stable framework for governance and democratic continuity.
He noted that the Constitution is currently undergoing a critical review process, following the work and recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, and urged citizens to uphold the democratic values it enshrines.
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Dr. Opoku Prempeh stressed that the rule of law must prevail over power, institutions must be stronger than individuals, and justice must serve all citizens, not just a few.
Reflecting on the state of Ghana‘s democracy, he observed that the country’s democratic journey remains unfinished, emphasising that democracy must go beyond elections and be sustained by integrity, dignity, accountability, and strong institutions that endure beyond political cycles.
He further called for the continuous building of a just society that protects rights, rewards merit, and creates opportunities for every citizen to pursue their aspirations with dignity and hope.
He concluded by invoking blessings for the nation, wishing Ghana continued strength and unity, and extended Constitution Day greetings to all Ghanaians
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called on Ghanaians to renew their commitment to the ideals of the 1992 Constitution as the nation marks Constitution Day, 33 years into the Fourth Republic.
In a statement, Dr. Opoku Prempeh described the 1992 Constitution as both a legal document and a covenant that has held the Fourth Republic together for over three decades, providing a stable framework for governance and democratic continuity.
He noted that the Constitution is currently undergoing a critical review process, following the work and recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, and urged citizens to uphold the democratic values it enshrines.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh stressed that the rule of law must prevail over power, institutions must be stronger than individuals, and justice must serve all citizens, not just a few.
Reflecting on the state of Ghana’s democracy, he observed that the country’s democratic journey remains unfinished, emphasising that democracy must go beyond elections and be sustained by integrity, dignity, accountability, and strong institutions that endure beyond political cycles.
He further called for the continuous building of a just society that protects rights, rewards merit, and creates opportunities for every citizen to pursue their aspirations with dignity and hope.
He concluded by invoking blessings for the nation, wishing Ghana continued strength and unity, and extended Constitution Day greetings to all Ghanaians.
