Asiedu Nketiah Slams ‘Mahama Third Term’ Talk As Offensive
*Asiedu Nketiah Dismisses Mahama Third Term Talk As Offensive*
National Democratic Congress National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has strongly rejected public speculation about a third presidential term for John Dramani Mahama, calling the conversation an affront to constitutional order and democratic principle. He said the discourse undermines the party’s credibility and distracts government from urgent governance priorities.
Speaking on PM Express with Evans Mensah, the NDC Chairman expressed personal offense at the suggestion. Mr. Asiedu Nketiah stated that “this ‘Mahama 3rd Term’ talk offends me,” and warned that entertaining such narratives trivializes the mandate Ghanaians gave the administration in the last election. He urged party members to refocus on policy delivery, accountability, and economic recovery rather than tenure extension debates.
The comments come amid rising chatter across party ranks and on digital platforms about continuity and legacy. Ghana’s 1992 Constitution clearly limits the presidency to two terms, a provision widely regarded as central to the stability of the Fourth Republic. Any effort to alter that provision would require a constitutional amendment ratified by referendum and broad parliamentary consensus, thresholds analysts describe as politically prohibitive.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah cautioned communicators against indulging in rhetoric that could be exploited by opponents. He argued that the NDC must be seen as a custodian of constitutionalism, particularly in a sub-region that has witnessed attempts to elongate executive power. The Chairman’s intervention, observers note, is intended to enforce message discipline and to shield the government from allegations of democratic backsliding.
By publicly drawing a line under the third-term speculation, the NDC leadership is signaling fidelity to institutional norms while redirecting attention to measurable outcomes in health, education, and the economy. The statement is expected to temper internal debate and to reassure the electorate that adherence to constitutional limits remains non-negotiable.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
