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Status of the Constitution

Ghana
  • English
    The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations, and accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen—
    …
    (b) to uphold and defend this Constitution and the law;
    … (Art. 41)

Status of the Constitution

Ghana
  • English
    …
    (5) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the existing law shall not be affected by the coming into force of this Constitution.
    (6) The existing law shall be construed with any modifications, adaptations, qualifications and exceptions necessary to bring it into conformity with the provisions of this Constitution, or otherwise to give effect to, or enable effect to be given to, any changes effected by this Constitution.
    … (Art. 11)

Status of the Constitution

Ghana
  • English
    (1) The Sovereignty of Ghana resides in the people of Ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this Constitution.
    (2) This Constitution shall be the supreme law of Ghana and any other law found to be inconsistent with any provision of this Constitution shall to the extent of the inconsistency, be void. (Art. 1)