Ghana s constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Sittings of national assembly part vi interpretation 94. Here is some general information about you new host country the flag the coat of arms the national anthem maps data on ghana introduction geography climate people education history ghanas presidents government and political conditions economy foreign relations links the flag of ghana. Barack obama in his historic visit to ghana in july 2009 indicated that africa and for that matter ghana needs strong institutions and not strong men, he was not talking about the building of super. Our 1992 constitution in article 25 calls for education in it. Constitution shall be the supreme law of members of the graduate students association of ghana. How to amend the constitution of ghana constitutionnet. We are happy to have you here, on the official website of the national union of ghana students nugs. Nugs and its national executive, representing the more than 8,000 students of ghanas three universities in accralegon, kumasi, and cape coast are among the most vocal and articulate pressure. Public seal the public seal of the republic shall be such device as may be prescribed by or under. Chapter twentyone lands and natural resource public lands 257 1 all public lands in ghana shall be vested in the president on behalf of, and in trust for, the people of ghana. Article 9 national union of ghana students secretariat, kessben college section 9. Nugs constitution sets out in a clear and unambiguous tone, the character and orientation that should.
People law of the 1992 constitution of ghana criminalises vote buying and. It is governments to protect the rights and democratic givings under the 1992 constitution of ghana. The constitution approved at the referendum held on 28th april, 1992 and set out in the schedule to this law shall come into force on the 7th day of january, 1993. University of ghanas src is a constituent organization of the national union of ghana students nugs, which coordinates all aspects of students activities.
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. 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. Free primary edu cation yes 1992 constitution of ghana, article 38 compulsory education yes 1992 constitution of ghana, article 38 lifelong learning tvet has strong presence in esp vol. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a multiparty political system. The ghana constitution order in council, 957 1 strat. Ag ghana constitution pages 1 50 text version fliphtml5. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Sample ngo constitution pdf this constitution is only a guide. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. Nov 05, 2014 constitutional amendments rewrite the terms of the charter governing the separation of the branches of government and the boundary between the citizens rights and the governments exercise of its pow. A in the first semester of the 20192020 academic year. Constitution of younic life ghana integrity initiative.
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. Votes of twothirds of the assembly chapter vi the judicature part i the high court 95. It was approved on 28 april 1992 through a national referendum after 92% support. The national union of ghana students has released a research document is assessment of youth democracy and youth activism in ghana. Alteration of constitution part v summoning, prorogation and dissolution 90. The committee has the mandate to evaluate all programs, projects, activities, and events of the src. Join this big family and share your educational experience. Data on ghana introduction in addition to the data below, the links at the bottom of this page will provide you with more information. Section 5offences and penalties 1 a person who contravenes section 4 commits an offence and is liable on summary. Every local church shall be, and remain, an assemblies of god, ghana church and shall be subject to this constitution b. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Ghana integrity initiative gii is the local chapter of transparency international. Allocation of 2% of the ghana education trust fund for bursaries andor scholarships for needy tertiary students in pure and applied mathematics, science and technology construction of a modern office complex for the national union of ghana students nugs and affiliated and similar student bodies. Foster creation promote the value of music to the creative, cultural and business sectors of ghana.
Nugs, ghana national union of polytechnic students gnups, polytechnic teachers association of ghana potag, university teachers association of ghana utag, ghana. Protect, promote and develop the collection and distribution of music royalties. Republic of ghana in africa, ghana ranks 24th by size out of 54 countries, 14th by population and th by population density. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. Disciplinary committee the disciplinary committee comprises members of the general assembly, is in charge of ensuring that the various bodies of the src are kept in check, with a chairperson appointed by the executive committee and a secretary appointed from among the members. Enshrined in the 1992 constitution of ghana a lecture delivered at a fiveday human rights training programme organised by the marian conflict resolution centre. 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. This is a fivemember committee established under article 1012 of the src constitution during the last meeting of g. Campus politics and intraparty vote buying in ghana. Declaration of republic botswana is a sovereign republic. Ghanas music advocate the trusted partner for music rights whenever, however and wherever music is played mission. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1.
Nugs politics started from the university college of ghana now university of ghana which was the first. There were 8,255,690 registered voters for the referendum. The committee did not only meet the deadline but it also provided an all encompassing draft constitution for the. Nugs representations on the one hand, and elite clientelism at political party.
The pioneer student activist group in the country, the national union of ghana students nugs, clashed with, advised and agitated for and against several programmes by successive governments both civilian and military. 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. Official release 12th september, 2017 national union of ghana students thank government for free shs, calls on headmasters to be responsible education as long as ghana continues to operate with our 1992 constitution remains a right and never a privilege to some rich few. It is the official mouthpiece of all students from the basic to the postgraduate level. Banks and special deposit act, 2016 date of assent. A new constitution, based on the us model, was approved by national referendum in april 1992. Towards a united national students front university world news.
Constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. The constitution of sierra leone, 1991 being an act to make provision for a new constitution of sierra leone, and for connected purposes 1 october, 1991 be it enacted by the president and members of parliament in this present parliament assembled, as follows. National secretariat shall have the prerogative to timely intervene in the protection of members and in local situations, with the consent of the institutional executives. Universities abroad may become members of usag by a. Nugs went even further, calling on the government to hand over power to. Nugs celebrations, and explains words and phrases used in this constitution. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of ghana the supreme law of the republic of ghana.
Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. Nugs, officially the national union of ghana students is the largest student organization in. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended. Constitution of the republic of ghana last amended 1996. Education was defined as the primary responsibility of the national government. Download pdf national union of ghana students yumpu. The constitution of ghana is the supreme law of the republic of ghana. Pdf student activism has been pivotal in ghanas political and democratic history. Ghana is a unitary republic with an executive presidency and a. Section 5 attempts to locate the power base of economic policy making in ghana, while section 6 draws a conclusion by highlighting the state of ghanas democracy and the overall structures of political and economic power in the country. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992.
Pdf student activism and democratic quality in ghanas fourth. Article pdf available in african journal of international and comparative law 182 may 2010 with 1,657 reads. The policy of centralization was consistent with the july 1960 constitution that declared ghana a republic. Name the name of the organization will be ghana integrity initiative gii, hereafter referred to as gii. Whereas the said draft constitution was submitted to a national referendum held throughout ghana on the 28th april, 1992. University of ghana, the kwame nkrumah university of science and technology and the university of cape coast came together to form a multilevel governance structure for the administration of students affairs called the national union of ghana students constitution of nugs 2008a. Under the new constitution, the ruling convention peoples party cpp was also designated as the only legal national political party. Browse and navigate ghana constitution in easy, natural real time and advanced. 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 above all, leadership must develop a healthy relationship with the various student unions especially the mother union, nugs in addressing the challenges confronting our. Amendments to the constitution in 1960 transformed ghana into a republic under a president and set up one party state. This publication is in relation to the celebration of ghanas 25 years of fourth republic and the contribution of the mass students movement.
For news about ghana, see accraexpats how to guide page how to keep posted with ghana news official name. Usag shall be a permanent block of the national union of ghana students nugs formerly article 4 now article 6 7 a membership of usag is open to all accredited universities and universities colleges in ghana. New constitution grants broad powers to nkrumahs government. Nkrumah, the nugs issued a communique in 1971 demanding. Constitutional amendments rewrite the terms of the charter governing the separation of the branches of government and the boundary between the citizens rights and the governments exercise of its power.
The national union of ghana students nugs was formed with the vision of championing the interest of ghanaian students. 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. And whereas the people of ghana approved the said constitution for the administration of. 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.
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