Asiedu Nkietiah Sends A Strong Warning Against Removing Two-Term President Limit

National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called for Ghana’s presidential term limits to remain in place, arguing that the country’s constitutional democracy depends on clear restrictions on how long an individual can hold the presidency.

His remarks come amid renewed discussions about proposed constitutional reforms, including calls to change the duration of presidential terms. Ghana’s 1992 Constitution provides for a four-year presidential term and, under Article 66, prohibits anyone from being elected president more than twice.

Asiedu Nketiah has emphasised that the debate should not be viewed as an effort to favour or disadvantage President John Dramani Mahama. He explained that the issue concerns the foundations of Ghana’s democratic system and whether the existing restrictions on presidential tenure should be maintained.

He noted that the central question is whether Ghana should retain its current presidential term limits or abolish them, stressing that the discussion should not revolve around President Mahama personally.

The NDC chairman has also warned against changing the Constitution based on the popularity or political fortunes of individual presidents. He suggested that removing term limits could have far-reaching consequences for future administrations and potentially allow former presidents who have already served two terms to seek the presidency again.

The debate has gained momentum following recommendations from Ghana’s constitutional review process. The government has accepted proposals to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from four years to five, although the provision restricting presidents to two terms remains a separate matter.

Meanwhile, the Trades Union Congress his expressed concerns about extending the presidential term to five years, arguing that citizens could bear greater consequences if an administration performs poorly.

Asiedu Nketiah’s position adds to the broader national debate over constitutional reform, presidential tenure and executive power. He maintains that any changes to the rules governing presidential service should be assessed according to their long-term impact on Ghana’s democratic institutions rather than the political circumstances of a particular president.

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