Government to set committee to begin planning of constitutional review validation

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that he will soon establish a committee to begin planning a National Constitutional Review Validation Conference, aimed at achieving broad consensus on the constitutional amendments and proposals.

The President made this statement during his first public engagement since his swearing-in on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at the 92nd Annual Jalsa (Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Pomadze, Central Region.

The theme of the 2024 Annual Jalsa is “Justice and Peace: The Essential Ingredients for National Development.”

The three-day event is chaired by the Ameer and Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Alhaj Maulana Noor Mohammed Bin Salih.

President Mahama emphasized that the powerful mandate given to him by Ghanaians highlights the need for impartiality and fairness in governance. He described justice as a moral compass that must guide every decision, law, and interaction with the nation.

He further stated that the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration is committed to strengthening the nation's justice system to ensure judicial independence and address the systemic inequalities that currently exist.

“I assure you that this administration will work tirelessly to ensure that every Ghanaian, regardless of their status or background, is treated with dignity and afforded equal protection under the law,” he said.

President Mahama noted that to achieve the goal of justice, his government would need to move the stalled constitutional review process forward.

Alhaj Maulana Noor Mohammed Bin Salih, the Ameer and Missionary in Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, remarked that the overwhelming endorsement President Mahama received from Ghanaians signifies the awakening of the electorate.

He added that Ghanaians are now demanding justice to ensure peace and pragmatism, which represents a human pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities.

Watch the full swearing-in ceremony of John Dramani Mahama as President: