Africa-Press – Ghana. The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has launched a Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Platform for Constitutional Reforms to enhance civic engagement in Ghana’s ongoing constitution review process.
The platform, launched in in collaboration with STAR-Ghana Foundation and Democracy Hub, is expected to serve as a coordinated mechanism for CSOs, civic groups, the media, and citizens to contribute effectively to discussions on reforming the 1992 Constitution.
It is also to ensure the process remains transparent and people-centered.
Dr Esther Offei-Aboagye, a Social Policy and Development Management expert, said at the launch that the initiative marked a new chapter in civic coordination and public involvement in constitution reforms.
She said the platform represented a shared national effort to ensure that reforms were informed by the aspirations and lived experiences of citizens.
“We should not be spectators but active co-creators – indeed, architects – of the future we want for ourselves and our children,” she said.
Dr Offei-Aboagye said constitution reforms should not be seen merely as a technical exercise, but one rooted in the political, social and cultural realities of the people.
The process, she noted, must be inclusive, transparent, and driven by citizens.
She commended members of the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) for their commitment to the task so far, noting that the calibre and integrity of the Committee members gave assurance that the voices of ordinary Ghanaians would not be overlooked.
Mr Hooman Nouruzi, Head of Political, Security and Governance at the British High Commission, described the initiative as a significant milestone in Ghana’s democratic development.
He said the United Kingdom believed that constitution reforms, driven by broad-based civic engagement, helped to deepen democracy and strengthened accountability.
While Ghana was widely regarded as a leader in democratic governance on the continent, there was always room for growth to ensure the Constitution reflected the aspirations of all citizens, particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalised groups, Mr Nouruzi said.
The formation of the platform, he said, underscored the power of collective action and the role of civic voices in shaping national policy.
He commended its commitment to transparency, evidence-based advocacy, and inclusive dialogue, adding that those principles aligned with the UK’s governance and development priorities.
“We are encouraged by the platform’s efforts to engage citizens across regions and sectors to ensure the reforms process becomes a truly national conversation,” Mr Nouruzi added.
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