This publication is intended to provide a quick overview of the business environment in ghana. Article 191 of the constitution gives protection to the public officer to enable himher. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Powers of search and arrest surrender, suspension and cancellations of mineral rights 67. Regulatory implications for merger transactions in nigeria. Contains 26 chapters and 179 sections, covering matters including fundamental human rights and freedoms, composition of the government and the public service, electoral rights, the judiciary and courts.
We have endeavoured to take reasonable care in compiling this publication, which presents the position of ghana in respect of the geographic facts. For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Some pertinent issues in the current dispensation raymond baguio bening abstract the creation of administrative districts and parliamentary constituencies constitute major aspects of the internal organisation of states. From the above, it is clear that the constitution aspires to ensure that the nations wealth and economic system are not operated in such a manner as to permit the concentration of wealth or the means of production and exchange in the hands of few individuals or a group. Ghana is a constitutional republic with two spheres of government. The application form must be accompanied by the cbos bylaws rules constitution. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. The name of the organisation is actionaid international ghana and shall hereinafter be called the organisation. The main issue was a change in the countrys status from a constitutional monarchy with elizabeth ii as head of state, to a republic with a presidential system of government. 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.
Jerry rawlings took power in 1981 and banned political parties. What were the steps taken when drawing the 1992 constitution. Download pdf 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 for ghana, and to make. Although elections had been held for the legislative council since 1925, the council did not have complete control over the legislation, and the voting franchise was limited to councils of chiefs. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. One chief weakness observed is that the constitution makes the executive president too powerful without t. Now therefore in pursuance of the provisional national defence council establishment proclamation, 1981, this law is hereby made.
The laws of ghana shall comprise a this constitution. By election time in august 1969, the first competitive nationwide political contest since 1956, five parties had been organized. Under section 51 of the electronic communications act 2008 act 775, the national communications authority nca is required to give prior written approval to assignment of the licence whether as a result of a merger, acquisition or otherwise of an electronic communications service company. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of ghana to come into force on 7th day of january, 1993. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. Section 5prohibition of partnerships exceeding 20 members no company, association or partnership consisting of more than twenty persons shall be formed for the purpose of carrying on any business that has for its object the acquisition of gain by the. Many a times we say ghana practices separation of powers but taking a look to the 1992 constitution i ask myself, do we truly practice this concept. The lands commission lc was established by articles 258 265 of the 1992 constitution and was accentuated by the lands commission act 2008, act767 which provided the legal basis for four land sector agencies to merge as divisions.
Supremacy of the partys constitution subject to the provisions of the constitution of the republic of ghana, and any laws for the time being in force in the republic, the provisions of this constitution shall take precedence over and above any and all other rules and regulations of the party. The evolution of ghana law since independence william burnett haivey introduction on march 6, 1957, the british gold coast achieved independence in circumstances that apparently offered a bright future for sovereign, independent ghana. It is therefore the responsibility of her majestys government in the united kingdom to advise her majesty as to its form. The creation of districts and constituencies in ghana. To participate in shaping the political will of the people by disseminating information on political ideas, social and economic programmes of the party. As the house knows, ghana is to attain independence within the commonwealth on 6th march. Constitution of actionaid international ghana aaig name of the organisation 1. This was the first election to be held in africa under universal suffrage. The federal competition and consumer protection act 2019.
On 2 august 2019, the president of the republic of ghana nana addo dankwaakufoaddo announced that the long awaited ghana companies act, 2019 had. 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. Implications for democratic governance in the fourth republic of ghana by mohammed s. Chapter one the constitution 1 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. Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. Ghana has a new companies act the companies act 2019. The companies act, 2019 act 992 has been in the works since 2018 and replaces the companies act, 1963 act 179. Here is what to expect company law in ghana recent developments. Political party activity was allowed to commence with the opening of the assembly. Ghana s companies act, 2019 has been in the works since 2018 and replaces the companies act, 1963 act 179. 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.
First registered with the electoral commission on 24th june 1992 and amended on 29th august 1998. A constitutional referendum was held in ghana on 27 april 1960. Formed from the merger of the british colony of the gold coast and the togoland trust territory, ghana in 1957 became the first subsaharan country in colonial africa to gain its independence. Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996. Elections for the legislative assembly were held for the first time in the gold coast on 8 february 1951.
Amend article 242 d 2431 of 1992 constitution news ghana. 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. At a very high level, the new act seeks to introduce improved corporate governance standards for companies operating in ghana. Minerals and mining act natural resource governance. 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. The greatest challenge confronting the government of ghana in the use of its powers of.
Competition in the nigerian telecommunications industry. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Seals of registry offices 1 a registry office shall have a seal. Article 3 objectives the church and its mission we.
The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of. Where a referendum involves the merger of two or more regions, the issue shall not be taken to be. Since 195i, adroit leaders of a wellorganized political party had operated a responsible. The constitution shall come into force oll the 24th day of ment constitutionor. Considerable concern has been expressed in this house and in. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana. Subject to clause 2 a of this article each local church shall be self governing, self propagating, and selfsupporting under the local church pastor, and accredited worker, or an approved leader, as the case may be. Harvey university of ghana business school this study analyzes the impact of mergers and acquisition on performance of the acquiring firm using a t. Harvey university of ghana business school this study analyzes the impact of mergers and acquisition on performance of the acquiring firm using a ttest to test the difference between the average pre and postacquisition performance indicators.
The new constitution for ghana must be made by order in council passed before the actual date of independence. The 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana that came into effect on january 7, 1993, provides the basic charter for the countrys fourth attempt at republican democratic government since independence in 1957. Suspension or cancellation of mining lease or restricted mining lease 70. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. The greatest challenge confronting the government of ghana. Constitution online constitute project organization pdf of constitution as amended to 1996 consulted on 201809 abstractcitation. The constitution of ghana as well as several other legislations such as the criminal offences act 1960 act 29, whistleblower act 2006 act 720 and the antimoney laundering act 2008 act 749 have provisions governing anticorruption in ghana. To sponsor candidates for elections to any public office as required under the constitution of the republic of ghana. The constitution 1 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.
There are various laws aimed at curbing corruption in ghana. Doing business and investing in ghana 2018 is published by pricewaterhousecoopers pwc ghana. Repealed by the ghana national fire service act, 1997 act. In the pursuit of it object actionaid international ghana shall affiliate with other actionaid international bodies. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Local government is enshrined in the constitution, as is decentralisation, and the main. Safe democracy ghana, on considering section 10 of act 4621993 advocates for a repeal of the act to allow the appointing agency, the president of ghana, rather not to consult but confer 20% seat. The ghanaian constitution of 1992 invests the creation of districts.
A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. 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. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. Lands commission ministry of lands and natural resources. Article 2 aims and objectives the aims and objectives of the party are.
Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. These moves culminated in the appointment of a representative assembly to draft a constitution for the second republic of ghana. Animodame, fghis1 paper presented at the american real estate society conference in seattlewashington, usa from 16 april 2011 abstract. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. To win political power through democratic means in order to pursue the partys agenda as provided. The role of mergers and acquisitions in firm performance. 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. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of.
Creation, alteration or merger of regions chapter threecitizenship 6. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. On 2 august 2019, the president of the republic of ghana nana addo dankwaakufoaddo announced that the long awaited ghana companies act 2019 had been assented into law. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. Promulgation decree of the 1979 constitution of ghana download pdf 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 for ghana, and to make amendments in said draft. Minerals and mining act, 2006 act 703 governments right of preemption 7. 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. This constitution shall be the supreme law of ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with. The application form must be accompanied by a memorandum of understanding mou where cbo is formed through amalgamation i. Section 5prohibition of partnerships exceeding 20 members no company, association or partnership consisting of more than twenty persons shall be formed for the purpose of carrying on any business that has for its object the acquisition of gain by the company, association or partnership, or by the individual.
1406 381 434 1365 1263 854 9 878 1203 331 151 844 950 1320 509 1399 265 166 642 950 136 1106 612 875 910 1545 1401 1470 283 162 1465 1377 415 86 1212