General News of Monday, 22 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the current tenure does not allow sufficient time for governments to implement policies effectively. LIVESTREAMING: Constitution Review Committee presents final report to President MahamaThe Committee also noted that a significant portion of a four-year presidential term in Ghana is often lost to administrative transitions and electioneering. Professor Prempeh explained, “The President spends about six months settling into office and nearly a year campaigning.”To tackle, the Committee recommended regulating campaign seasons to reduce prolonged political activity and allow governments adequate time to govern. The Committee’s mandate was to review and resolve challenges from previous constitutional reviews, particularly those of the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee. Meanwhile, the President is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process.

Source: GhanaWeb December 22, 2025 17:46 UTC