3rd Term Debate: 65% Supports Mahama – GIA
A nationwide opinion survey by Global Info Analytics has found that a majority of Ghanaians support President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to seek a third term in office, reinforcing public confidence in the country’s constitutional two-term presidential limit.
The survey, conducted between July 15 and July 24, 2026, revealed that 65 per cent of respondents agree with President Mahama’s decision to leave office after completing the maximum two terms allowed under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Twenty-seven per cent disagreed with the decision, while eight per cent expressed no opinion.
The findings come amid ongoing public discussions over suggestions by some political figures and supporters that the president should consider remaining in office beyond his constitutional tenure, judging from his credibility and performance.
However, when respondents were asked whether they supported calls urging President Mahama to seek a third term, opinions were more divided. Half of those surveyed (50 per cent)rejected such calls, while 40 per cent supported them. The remaining 10 per cent remained undecided.
The results indicate that although many Ghanaians respect the president’s decision to uphold the Constitution, a sizeable minority would still prefer to see him continue in office beyond his current mandate.
The nationwide poll was conducted using computer-assisted telephone interviews and covered all 16 regions of the country. A total of 9,242 registered voters were selected for the survey, with 7,761 respondents completing the interviews, representing an 84 per cent response rate.
Participants were sampled from the 2024 Electoral Commission voters’ register through probability random sampling with regional quota limits to ensure national representation. The survey reported a 99 per cent confidence level and a margin of error of ±1.5 percentage points.
According to the research firm, the survey forms part of a long-term public opinion tracking programme that will revisit the same group of respondents every two months to monitor shifts in voter sentiment over time. The initiative is separate from its regular quarterly national opinion surveys.
The findings are expected to fuel ongoing discussions on constitutional governance, democratic accountability and presidential term limits, issues that continue to shape political discourse across Africa.
Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is clear on this, limiting presidents to two terms of four-years each. A provision widely regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s democratic stability and one that has contributed to peaceful transfers of political power under the Fourth Republic.
Meanwhile President Mahama has consistently maintained that he has no intention of seeking a third term, reiterating his commitment to respecting the Constitution and safeguarding Ghana’s democratic institutions.
Author: Joyce Owusu
