1948 Constitution

The 1948 Constitution of Ghana, also known as the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, laid the foundation for the country's independent government after gaining independence from British colonial rule. It established the structure of government, including the executive, legislature, and judiciary, and reinforced fundamental human rights and national sovereignty. The Constitution aimed to promote democratic governance, unity, and development, serving as the supreme legal framework guiding political and social life in Ghana. It marked Ghana’s transition to self-governance and set the principles for the nation’s legal and political system.