Includes bibliographical references (pages 605-610) and index.

Contents: The nature, sources and scope of constitutional law generally -- General principles and theories of constitutional law -- The evolution of the constitution of Ghana -- he post independence evolution of the constitution of Ghana, 1957-1992 -- The era of the military regimes -- The 1992 constitution of Ghana -- The executive branch of government -- The legislative branch of government -- The judiciary -- The rights and duties under the 1992 constitution -- The law of citizenship in Ghana - Constitutional litigation in Ghana -- Proceedings by and against the state -- Commissions of enquiry -- The media and the 1992 constitution -- Local government -- Chieftaincy or the traditional constitutional system -- Amending the constitution The electoral process -- The commission on human rights and administrative justice (CHRAJ) -- The national commission for civic education (NCCE) -- Transitional provisions --