General News of Wednesday, 8 January 2020Source: citinewsroom.comSam Okudzeto urges Akufo-Addo to consider constitutional review reportSam Okudzeto, a Member of the Council of StateSam Okudzeto, a Member of the Council of State, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to revisit the recommendations made by the Constitution Review Commission. Mr. Okudzeto said he felt this culminated in too much pressure being put on heads-of-state. “I believe that pressures that were put on him [President] by the Constitution are too much. I believe that some of that load should be taken away, which I believe is what the Constitution Review Commission was trying to do.”The Constitution Review Commission was set up in January 2010 to consult with the people of Ghana on the operation of the 1992 Constitution and on any changes that need to be made to the Constitution. The Commission was also tasked to present a draft bill for the amendment of the Constitution in the event that any changes are warranted.

Source: GhanaWeb January 08, 2020 06:56 UTC