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Ghana: Govt Backs Five-Year Presidential Term

Ghana: Govt Backs Five-Year Presidential Term

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

The government has accepted the recommendation of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) to extend the term of office of the President from four to five years, with the tenure of Parliament adjusted accordingly.

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