The government is set to take a major decision on constitutional review proposals as President John Dramani Mahama chairs a special Cabinet meeting on Thursday, May 14, to consider recommendations submitted by the review committee.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed the development, explaining that a draft position paper has already been prepared after extensive review by the Attorney General and the President’s legal team.
He said the President earlier directed that the report be studied in detail to guide the government’s response to the proposals contained in the constitutional review exercise.
According to him, that work has now been completed, and the Cabinet will meet to take a final position on the recommendations.
“So Thursday, 14th May, there will be a special cabinet session chaired by the president himself to consider the draft position paper,” he said on Joy News.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the outcome of the meeting will determine the government’s official response to the various proposals under review.
He added that the approved document will later be made public for citizens to understand the government’s position.
He noted that, unlike a commission of inquiry, the constitutional review committee requires not a white paper but a position paper from the government.
He further explained that the Cabinet’s meeting is focused mainly on the constitutional review report, although other matters may also be considered.
According to him, once Cabinet approves the document, government will move to the next stage of implementation, including the setting up of an implementation committee.
He added that the proposals will be assessed individually, with some expected to be accepted, others modified, and some rejected based on feasibility and other considerations.
He added that the government will engage the public further once Cabinet concludes its deliberations