President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed growing speculation about a possible third-term bid, reaffirming his commitment to Ghana’s constitutional limit of two presidential terms.
According to reports, the President made his position clear during a recent meeting with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders at the Flagstaff House, where concerns about succession politics within the party were also discussed.
The meeting, chaired by Alhaji Mahama Iddrisu, reportedly examined internal tensions linked to early positioning by individuals believed to be eyeing leadership roles after the President’s tenure.
Sources say President Mahama used the occasion to reiterate that he remains fully committed to the provisions of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which limits presidents to two elected terms, and ruled out any intention to seek an extension.
The clarification comes amid ongoing public and political debate within sections of the NDC and among analysts regarding whether the President could pursue a third term, despite constitutional restrictions.
It is also understood that the President’s position aligns with remarks he previously made during a state visit to Singapore, where he similarly ruled out any plans beyond the constitutional limit.
Some senior NDC officials, including General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, were reportedly absent from the Council of Elders meeting, though both have publicly opposed any attempt to extend presidential term limits.
Mr Kwetey has in the past criticised proponents of a third-term agenda, describing them as driven by personal interests rather than national or party considerations, and has urged strict adherence to constitutional principles.
Party insiders also indicate that the NDC leadership remains committed to Ghana’s constitutional order and has no intention of supporting any move to alter presidential term limits.
The developments are seen as an effort to calm internal speculation and refocus attention on party unity and preparations ahead of future elections.
