The Government has sought to calm political speculation over President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure, dismissing claims that he intends to seek a third term in office. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, described the allegations as baseless and a distraction from pressing national issues.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, December 9, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that President Mahama has consistently respected Ghana’s two-term presidential limit. “President Mahama is a consummate democrat. There is no third term for him or any other person under the constitution. Anyone suggesting otherwise is engaging in pure speculation,” he said.
The remarks come after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) raised concerns that statements from some National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters on social media indicated a hidden plan for a third term. Kwakye Ofosu rejected this narrative, urging the opposition to avoid “needless frenzy” and focus on substantive governance issues.
He added, “The President himself has stated emphatically that he will respect the Constitution. Any talk of a third term is an absurd fantasy and a waste of public time.”
President Mahama has previously reiterated this commitment, including during a bilateral meeting with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on August 27. On that occasion, he also highlighted the broader importance of responsible governance, stressing that respecting constitutional limits allows for greater fiscal discipline and reduces the tendency of governments to overspend during election years—a factor he says contributes to cyclical economic crises in Ghana.
Analysts note that Mahama’s firm stance reinforces Ghana’s democratic tradition and provides reassurance to citizens that constitutional norms remain central to political discourse, even amid partisan speculation.
