By Ghana News 
The Government of Ghana has officially accepted a major recommendation by the Constitution Review Committee to move the country’s presidential election from December 7 to the first week of November.
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced this historic decision during a press briefing at the Jubilee House on July 30, 2026. He explained that shifting the election month provides a much needed buffer period for seamless democratic transitions before the official January 7 inauguration date.
Under the new proposals, the Electoral Commission will specify the exact voting date in November through a formal constitutional instrument. A fixed election timetable gives political parties, civil society organizations, and international observers adequate time to plan campaign logistics efficiently.
Beyond changing the voting month, the government accepted proposed constitutional amendments to speed up presidential election petition cases. Disputed presidential election results must now face legal challenges within fourteen days of declaration, while the Supreme Court must deliver its final judgment within thirty days.
Dr. Ayine emphasized that strict legal timelines prevent prolonged political uncertainty during sensitive transition periods. The new rules also create a strict constitutional obligation for the Electoral Commission to share all election data with competing political parties and judges.
While President John Dramani Mahama received the Constitution Review Committee report warmly, these proposed reforms must complete standard parliamentary procedures before officially amending the 1992 Constitution.
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