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1992 Constitution of Ghana (overview)
Supreme law of Ghana since 7 January 1993. Establishes a unitary democratic republic with separation of powers; entrenched amendments need both Parliament and a referendum.
Country:Ghana
Language:English
Published:2025-11-30
Audience:Citizens, students of law and civics
The Constitution of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, commonly called the 1992 Constitution, is the supreme law of Ghana. It was approved by a national referendum on 28 April 1992 and came into force on 7 January 1993. The Constitution establishes Ghana as a unitary, democratic republic with separation of powers among the Executive (led by the President), the Legislature (Parliament) and the Judiciary. It contains a chapter on Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms (Chapter 5) and the Directive Principles of State Policy (Chapter 6). Amendment of entrenched clauses requires both a parliamentary majority and a referendum.
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1992 Constitution
Fourth Republic
human rights
separation of powers
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