On January 27, a group calling itself the United Movement for Development (UMD) petitioned President Mahama to remove Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh as Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee and replace him with retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba. Their primary contention was that Prof. Prempeh is a supporter of LGBTQI rights, alleging that his…
Accra, Ghana — October 2025In a significant national development, Prof. H. Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has been appointed Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Committee. The committee, established to review and recommend amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, aims to strengthen governance, deepen democracy, and promote institutional accountability. Prof. Prempeh,…
London, UK — October 2025In a remarkable achievement, Mr. Alexander Williams has been honored with two prestigious 2025 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe, recognizing his outstanding contributions to legal innovation and leadership in corporate law. Williams, a partner at his firm, was celebrated for his forward-thinking approach to legal technology and for pioneering sustainable…
The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has commended President John Mahama for appointing him as the Chair of the Constitutional Review Committee Chairman. Ghana travel guide Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh pledged his commitment to advancing Ghana’s constitutional reform agenda. It is not the norm in Ghana to find non-party members…
Efua Ghartey has made history as the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), marking a pivotal milestone in Ghana’s legal profession.Her election breaks a longstanding male dominated leadership in the association, inspiring many young women as she paves the way for future female leaders in the country.In a closely contested election, she…