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This book examines the methods and theories that guide constitutional interpretation by the Supreme Court of Ghana under the Fourth Republic. It explores how the Court applies approaches such as textualism, originalism, purposivism, pragmatism, living constitutionalism, and the political process theory to ensure that the Constitution remains both authoritative and adaptable. Using landmark cases like Tuffour v Attorney-General, NPP v Attorney-General, and Mensah v Mensah, the study shows how the Court balances strict adherence to constitutional text with responsiveness to Ghana’s evolving social and political realities. The analysis reveals that while textual and originalist interpretations promote certainty and respect for the framers’ intent, purposive and pragmatic methods allow the Constitution to serve justice in a modern democratic context. Ultimately, the book argues that the Supreme Court’s interpretive flexibility preserves constitutional supremacy and strengthens Ghana’s democratic governance.