President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed claims that he owns the Chain Homes Residence, explaining how he and his family came to live in the estate.

According to the President, his family moved into the neighbourhood after struggling to find a place to rent. He explained that the option of Chain Homes only came up after several unsuccessful attempts elsewhere.

“And so while we roamed and we were looking for a place to rent, and we didn’t get it, finally they said there’s a place at Chain Homes. There is Chain Homes so go and check there,” President Mahama made the remarks while speaking to his neighbors in a colorful ceremony.

He recounted that when they visited the area, it was his daughter, Akua, who received his wife, Lordina. He explained that a private individual had constructed a house at the corner of the estate and handed it over to Chain Homes to be rented out.

President Mahama said the property was offered to them as a rental option at a time when they had limited choices.

“So Akua said, ‘oh there is this property in the corner there, see if you like it.’ And so Lordina went and said, ‘oh look, we have no choice anyway, so it’s not about whether we like it, we will take it. And so that’s how we came to this neighborhood," he added.

The President further explained that after settling in the area, residents of the estate encouraged his family to make the place their permanent home. He said they were later granted land within the estate, which officially made them part of the community.

“Adei and all of them convinced us to make our permanent home in this estate and so they very graciously granted us that land in the centre. And so we are part of this neighbourhood,” President Mahama said.

However, he noted that the misconception that the estate belongs to him has persisted over the years. Speaking humorously, he dismissed the claim and joked about its implications.

“Indeed, they believe the estate belongs to me so all of you who bought these houses, you bought them illegally because you should have paid the money to me,” he said.

President Mahama added jokingly, “They say this is Mahama’s estate. So if you have paid your money to Adei and co, please… you better ask for a refund and bring my money.”

The President’s clarification comes amid ongoing public speculation about his association with the estate, which he insists is based on misunderstanding rather than fact.

President John Dramani Mahama has been forced to dismiss several claims since assuming office on January 7.

One of the most recent occurred on Tuesday, December 9, when the Minority Caucus staged a protest in Parliament, chanting, “No Third Term, Mahama! We want peace, Mahama.” The Minority said the protest was triggered by what they described as growing calls from some members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for President Mahama to seek a third term in office.

The Minority argued that such calls pose a threat to Ghana’s constitutional order and national peace.

This is not the first time such concerns have been raised. In early May, following President Mahama’s nomination of seven justices to the Supreme Court, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin claimed the move pointed to what he described as “a deeper, more dangerous political ambition—a third-term agenda in disguise.”

However, the demonstration in Parliament marked the first organised parliamentary action against the alleged third-term agenda.

Reacting to the protest, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, strongly rejected the claims, describing them as “absurd” and without basis. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face programme on Tuesday, December 9, he said President Mahama has consistently proven himself to be a committed democrat.

“It’s an absurd fantasy they’re getting themselves into. The NPP have whipped itself into needless frenzy. President Mahama has stated emphatically that he will respect the Ghanaian Constitution. Because he’s a consummate democrat, there’s no third term anywhere for him or any other person as far as the constitution is concerned. Anyone can say what they want,” he stated.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu added that although some individuals on social media have called on President Mahama to seek a third term, the President has clearly ruled out such intentions.

“The fact that some people have gone on Facebook to say he should go for a third term doesn’t mean that will happen. The man himself has said he’s not interested,” he said.

He urged the opposition to stop what he described as needless speculation, stressing that the President has shown no intention of pursuing a third term.

“So NPP should stop wasting their time and everybody’s time, and purporting to be angry. The President has not expressed any intent. Any talk about it is a complete waste of everybody’s time,” he added.