Oath of Office
The president of Ghana must be sworn in by the Chief Justice before the citizens of Ghana at the Black Star square in Accra. The president-elect must repeat the following:
President of the Republic of Ghana – Oath of officeI, _______________ having been elected to the high office of President of the Republic of Ghana do (in the name of the Almighty God swear) (solemnly affirm) that I will be faithful and true to the Republic of Ghana; that I will at all times preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana; and that I dedicate myself to the service and well-being of the people of the Republic of Ghana and to do right to all manner of persons.
I further (solemnly swear) (solemnly affirm) that should I at any time break this oath of office; I shall submit myself to the laws of the Republic of Ghana and suffer the penalty for it.
(So help me God.)
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