The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reacted to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's characterization of him as a "one-term president."

The president's comments were made during a period of increasing political tension, particularly as Mahama opted out of a debate with the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

Speaking at a governance forum in Accra, Mahama defended his record, asserting that his influence on Ghana’s progress extends far beyond the duration of his presidency.

He rejected the idea that a single term diminishes his significance, stating, “This is not a quest for witch hunting, but it is a genuine desire by Ghanaians to see public officers held to account for the public trust that was placed in them. Fighting corruption requires courage and principle. I will ensure meritorious appointments and allow the systems of transparency and accountability and fated space to work.