Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo, has urged a comprehensive review of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, arguing that while it has largely served the nation well, several provisions must be updated to reflect contemporary realities.

Speaking on Channel One TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, November 5, Justice Akuffo praised the Constitution for anchoring Ghana’s stability throughout the Fourth Republic but said the time had come to make targeted improvements.

“The Fourth Republic or the Constitution of the Republic has, to a very large extent, served us well. It helped us to stabilise our independence, so to speak. Therefore, the Constitution is a document that I have a lot of respect for.”

However, Justice Akuffo stressed that no human institution or framework should remain static.

“There is nothing in human creation that is sacrosanct or intended to remain the same forever. Things must evolve,” she stated. “Having lived under the Constitution for this long, there are still improvements to be made — not a complete rewriting, but a review.”

She added that while many provisions have worked effectively, others could benefit from revision, and new clauses might be necessary to address emerging governance challenges.

“There are parts that have served us well, parts that could do better with some tweaking here and there, and others that should be revised. Maybe there could also be some things added,” she noted.

Her comments contribute to the ongoing national debate on constitutional reform, as governance experts and civil society organisations continue to call for amendments aimed at strengthening accountability, curbing excessive executive power, and promoting more inclusive governance.