John Dramani Mahama’s potential bid for a third term as President of Ghana has sparked debate with some speculating about his intentions. According to Justin Kodua, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), there are discussions about amending Article 66(2) of the Constitution to allow Mahama to run again. Kodua suggests that some individuals want to interpret the two-term limit as only applying to consecutive terms, potentially enabling Mahama to contest the presidency again .
However, NDC Communications Team Member for Ejisu municipality of the Ashanti region Ohene Adjei in an interview with Ntaafourhene Nana Kofi Attah on Aben fm Efawoho morning show clarified that, Mahama himself has made statements that might indicate otherwise. After winning the 2024 presidential election, he described his upcoming term as a “legacy term” and expressed his commitment to making a lasting impact before retiring from politics. He emphasized that this term would be dedicated to restoring Ghana to its former glory and promised to work hard to achieve this goal .
This debate is an exaggeration from the NPPS. John Dramani Mahama has not made any decisions about whether he will go on third term in Presidency .And if it is so, unless through constitutional amendment which will result in referendum in the country to get the views from Ghanaians.
