The Country Observers Mission on Governance (COMoG) has called on citizens, public office holders, and political leaders to uphold and defend the 1992 Constitution as Ghana commemorates Constitution Day.
In a statement, COMoG noted that the Constitution remains the foundation of Ghana’s Fourth Republic and continues to serve as the principal safeguard for democratic governance, rule of law, accountability, and civil liberties.
Constitution Day, observed annually on January 7, marks the coming into force of the 1992 Constitution, which restored multi-party democratic rule following years of political instability.
COMoG commended successive governments, constitutional bodies, political actors, civil society organizations, the media, and the wider citizenry for their contributions to sustaining democratic institutions and processes over the past three decades. The group also acknowledged what it described as the sacrifices of Ghana’s forebears whose efforts paved the way for political stability and freedoms in the present era.
The statement further stressed the need for increased civic education, particularly among young people, to promote responsible citizenship and active participation in national affairs. According to COMoG, democracy thrives when citizens are informed, engaged, and committed to peaceful participation in governance.
The organization reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, constitutionalism, and democratic accountability across the country, while extending well wishes to Ghanaians on the observance of Constitution Day.
