Members of the opposition, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insist that President Mahama intends to seek a third term. Even though the President, in late August, reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana’s two-term presidential limit, making it clear that he has no intention of extending his tenure, the Minority contends the incumbent government is plotting a dubious move to keep President Mahama in power in the next term.

During a bilateral meeting with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as part of his three-day state visit, he dismissed allegations that his government is plotting to stay beyond the constitutional limit, reiterating that he will not be on the ballot in 2028.

After months of holding onto these claims, the Minority Caucus yesterday staged a protest in Parliament, chanting “No Third Term, Mahama! We want peace, Mahama” citing growing calls for a third term for the incumbent President Mahama from some members of NDC particularly on social media.

The Minority leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, in reaction to their protests, described the Minority’s actions as political mischief, intended to stir public fear and distract from substantive national issues.

What does Ghana's 1992 constitution say about the Presidential term in Ghana?

Per the constitution, a president has at most two terms to serve the country. A term comprises four years.

Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution indicates the following:

(1) A person elected as President shall, subject to clause (3) of this article, hold office for a term of four years beginning from the date on which he is sworn in as President.

(2) A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms.

(3) The office of President shall become vacant—

(a) on the expiration of the period specified in clause (1) of this article; or

(b) if the incumbent dies or resigns from office or ceases to hold office under article 69 of this Constitution.

(4) The President may, by writing signed by him, and addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, resign from his office as President.(1) A person elected as President shall, subject to clause (3) of this article, hold office for a term of four years beginning from the date on which he is sworn in as President.

(2) A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms.