The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reiterated its commitment to the country’s constitutional two-term limit, stating categorically that it has no intention of supporting any amendment to allow a third presidential term.
In a statement signed by the National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the party reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the 1992 Constitution, which it played a key role in drafting.
“The NDC is fully committed to Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit, which has guided our democracy since 1992,” he said.
Context
The statement is coming on the heels of recent public discussions following remarks attributed to the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, concerning the possibility of a constitutional amendment to allow President John Dramani Mahama to contest for a third presidential term.
National stability
Mr Asiedu Nketiah noted that the NDC had deliberately capped the presidential term at two to safeguard national stability, prevent abuse of executive authority, and protect the integrity of the country’s governance system.
He warned that any attempt to remove or distort this important pillar of the Constitution would be “dangerous” and could introduce “needless tension, invite instability, and undermine the peace Ghana has enjoyed under the Fourth Republic.
Respect for Constitution
The NDC National Chairman also dismissed rumours suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama would seek a third term, saying that President Mahama had repeatedly demonstrated his respect for the Constitution and the country’s democratic traditions.
“Let it therefore be made abundantly clear: The NDC will not sponsor, support, entertain, or tolerate any move to amend the presidential term limits for any individual, including John Dramani Mahama,” Mr Asiedu Nketiah said.
The statement urged the public to disregard rumours suggesting that the NDC was considering a constitutional amendment to allow a third term, emphasising that the party’s focus remained on governance reforms, economic recovery, national unity, and strengthening democratic institutions.