Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has voiced her belief that President Akufo-Addo is making a strong push for an unofficial third term.

In an October 30 Facebook post, Mogtari alleged that the President is attempting to avoid accountability for his administration's actions, implying an unwillingness to face scrutiny over his government's policies and decisions.

"Clearly, Akufo-Addo is desperate for a third term, and it’s clear his main guy isn’t up to campaigning or facing the tough questions. So, of course, he's taken the wheel back," she posted.

Mogtari’s remarks underscore what she views as a calculated attempt by Akufo-Addo to maintain influence within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by backing its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. She contends that the President’s active campaigning is a strategy to deflect criticism of his leadership while paving the way for his party to retain power through Bawumia.

According to Mr. Mahama’s spokesperson, the President’s actions suggest a deep-seated desire to evade responsibility for the consequences of his administration's governance, which has encountered various challenges, including economic setbacks.

By supporting Dr. Bawumia, Mogtari argues that Akufo-Addo aims to secure the continuation of his policies without bearing the repercussions that could arise under a new leadership.