Everything Mahama is doing, is geared toward establishing a third-term agenda— Afenyo-Markin Alleges

According to GhanaWeb, the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns over President John Mahama’s decision to nominate seven Court of Appeal judges to the Supreme Court, suggesting it is part of a broader strategy to secure a third term in office.

During a press briefing held at the NPP Headquarters on Thursday, May 1, Afenyo-Markin expressed alarm over what he described as a move that could undermine judicial independence and disrupt the equilibrium among the branches of government.

He contended that the nominations were not part of a standard judicial process but rather a strategic attempt to reshape the Supreme Court with individuals aligned with the President, thereby facilitating his return to power for a third term.

“Everything the NDC is doing, and everything our President is doing, under the advice of the hawks within the NDC, is geared toward establishing a third-term agenda for his leadership,” he said.

Afenyo-Markin further urged the administration to proceed carefully, emphasizing that the decisions taken now will have long-lasting implications.

He warned that if this pattern continues, it could lead to a cycle of political retribution, where future governments prioritize political revenge over addressing national challenges.