Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, has rejected claims that President John Dramani Mahama intends to seek a third term in office, describing these allegations as unfounded.
These statements responded to allegations from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NPP suggested that President Mahama has a hidden agenda to pursue a third term, despite the constitutional two-term limit. The NPP pointed to comments from some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters and activists on social media. These supporters advocated that Mahama should extend his tenure beyond the prescribed limit.
In an interview on Tuesday, December 9, with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu dismissed these allegations. He stated, “The NPP has worked itself into an unnecessary frenzy. President Mahama has clearly articulated his intention to adhere to the Ghanaian Constitution. As a dedicated democrat, there is no possibility of a third term for him or anyone else in accordance with the Constitution.”
“People are free to express their opinions. Just because some individuals have taken to Facebook to advocate for a third term does not imply that it will occur. The President himself has declared that he is not interested.”
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu called on the opposition to avoid what he termed “unnecessary speculation.”
“Thus, the NPP should cease wasting their time and the time of others, pretending to be outraged. It is an absurd fantasy they are indulging in. The President has not indicated any desire for such a term. Any discussion surrounding it is a total waste of everyone’s time,” he remarked.
On August 27, President John Dramani Mahama reiterated his commitment to Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit for the presidency, asserting that his decision to abstain from the 2028 election would bolster efforts to maintain fiscal discipline and mitigate the persistent overspending during election years that have led to recurring economic crises.
During a bilateral meeting with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, which took place over a three-day state visit, President Mahama expressed his criticism regarding the inclination of current governments to circumvent fiscal protections in an effort to secure electoral benefits.
