Former member of the Parliament for Suame Constituency, Hon Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has praised the constitutional review committee established during President Nana Akufo‑Addo’s tenure, describing its work as “remarkable” and difficult to surpass.
In an exclusive interview, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who served as Majority Leader at the time, highlighted the committee’s comprehensive approach. “We dealt with the various clauses, beginning with clause one to the last clause of the Constitution. It was a comprehensive and voluminous document that President Akufo‑Addo handed over to President Mahama,” he said.
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu noted that Professor Kwesi Prempeh’s current constitutional review committee had acknowledged the thoroughness of his team’s work. “Professor Prempeh’s committee can attest that the work we did perhaps cannot be surpassed by any other body, including President Mills’ own committee,” he added.
The lawmaker explained that the report produced by his committee was submitted to Professor Prempeh’s team, and he was actively involved in providing input during their engagement. While he has not reviewed the latest committee report in full, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu observed that “many of the recommendations that we proffered have been taken on board by them.”
Reflecting on the exercise, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasised the importance of continuity and institutional memory in Ghana’s constitutional review processes, noting that thorough groundwork by previous committees ensures more informed and practical recommendations in future reforms.
The former Majority Leader’s comments underline the enduring impact of the 2010s constitutional review efforts on ongoing discussions around legislative and governance reforms in Ghana.