# Ghanaian constitutional reform proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ghanaian-constitutional-reform-proposals > Updated: 2026-09-18T12:15:57.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has proposed constitutional reforms in Ghana to strengthen the separation of powers and ensure policy continuity. Key recommendations include establishing a binding, long-term national development plan managed by an independent National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and prohibiting Members of Parliament from simultaneously serving in executive ministerial roles to enhance parliamentary scrutiny. In response to these discussions, civil society organizations, including the Citizens’ Platform on Constitutional Reform (CPCR) and the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), have called for a legally binding roadmap to guide the reform process. Advocates argue that a dedicated Act is necessary to prevent reform efforts from losing momentum during political transitions or election cycles, such as the proposed 2027 referendum and the 2028 general elections. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Ghanaian civil society calls for legal roadmap for constitutional reforms Ghanaian civil society groups are urging the government to establish a legally binding roadmap for constitutional reforms to prevent political transitions from disrupting the process. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-civil-society-calls-for-legal-roadmap-for-constitutional-reforms ### 2026-09-02: Institute of Economic Affairs proposes constitutional reforms in Ghana The Institute of Economic Affairs in Ghana is advocating for constitutional reforms, including a binding national development plan and a ban on MPs serving as ministers to strengthen oversight. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/institute-of-economic-affairs-proposes-constitutional-reforms-in-ghana --- Cite as: Ghanaian constitutional reform proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ghanaian-constitutional-reform-proposals