The chairman of Ghana\u2019s Constitutional Review Committee, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has clarified that the proposed shift from a four-year to a five-year presidential term will not apply to President John Dramani Mahama.<\/p>\n Speaking on the committee\u2019s recommendation on JoyNews on December 25, 2025, Professor Prempeh emphasised that President Mahama was elected under the current constitution, which stipulates a four-year term. <\/p>\n President Mahama presents brand-new vehicle to Chief Imam Osman Nuhu Sharabutu<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not possible, he [John Mahama] was elected under a constitution that gives him only four years. It cannot change his term midstream; it\u2019s not possible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He added that the committee initially debated whether to explicitly state in their report that the five-year term would only take effect after the current tenure. <\/p>\n \u201cIn fact, in an earlier version of this report, for the avoidance of doubt, we had stated that this would take effect after this [tenure], and then some amongst us said, well, but if we say that only with respect to this recommendation, it would appear that the rest would not apply,\u201d Professor Prempeh explained.<\/p>\n Ultimately, he said, the committee decided against specifying the clause in detail, opting instead for a broad application of all recommendations after the current tenure. <\/p>\n \u201cSo, we said no, everything applies after. So, we just said no, we didn\u2019t need to be that specific about it, so we left it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Koku Anyidoho blasts Professor Kwasi Prempeh over CRC media engagements<\/p>\n The clarification comes amid ongoing public discussion about proposed constitutional changes, including extending the presidential term from four to five years and other governance reforms.<\/p>\n![\"President](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/749\/74942460.295.jpg\" "\\"President")
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