Mahama Dismisses Third-Term Debate, Focuses on Delivering Promises
ACCRA - President John Dramani Mahama has downplayed ongoing discussions about his eligibility to seek another presidential term, insisting that his administration is fully focused on fulfilling the promises made to Ghanaians rather than engaging in speculation about future elections.
His remarks come after a private citizen, Ganiwu Alhassan, filed a suit at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The case asks the apex court to clarify whether the constitutional two-term limit for presidents applies only to consecutive terms or also includes non-consecutive periods in office.
President Mahama, who returned to office in January 2025 after previously serving as President from 2012 to 2017, said he believes the constitutional provision is already clear. However, he acknowledged that every citizen has the right to seek judicial interpretation of the law.
"If you ask my personal opinion, I thought that it was clear enough. Me, I've read it over several times; it's exactly what it says, but if they want to ask the Supreme Court, that is their business," he said.
Speaking on the issue, Mahama stressed that his administration is concentrating on delivering results during its current mandate instead of discussing the possibility of another presidential bid.
According to him, he constantly reminds his ministers that time is limited and urges them to work with urgency to implement the government's policies and fulfil campaign commitments.
"I always tell my ministers, I say let's number our days, so that we can work harder to meet the promises we made the Ghanaian people," the President stated.
He added that he considers his current administration a mandate entrusted to him by Ghanaians and is determined to make the most of the time available.
Supreme Court to Interpret Article 66(2)
The lawsuit, filed against the Attorney-General, seeks a definitive interpretation of Article 66(2) of the Constitution, which states that no person shall hold office as President for more than two terms.
The Supreme Court's eventual ruling is expected to clarify whether the constitutional limit applies to all presidential terms served during a person's lifetime or only to consecutive terms, potentially setting an important legal precedent for Ghana's constitutional democracy.
While the legal challenge has sparked public debate, President Mahama has maintained that his administration remains focused on governance and delivering meaningful development rather than political speculation.
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