NPP Sues Attorney-General Over Constitutional Provisions On Presidential Terms

According to a report by The1957News today being Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney-General at the Supreme Court of Ghana, seeking clarification on the constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits under the 1992 Constitution.

In a writ of summons and statement of case dated July 28, 2026, the opposition party is asking the apex court to interpret whether the constitutional restriction on presidential tenure applies to both consecutive and non-consecutive terms.

The legal action, filed by the party’s solicitor, Godfred Yeboah Dame of Dame & Partners, seeks authoritative interpretations of Articles 58(2) and 66(1), (2) and (3)(a) of the 1992 Constitution. These provisions are relevant to the exercise of executive authority and the rules governing presidential elections and tenure.

Among the reliefs being sought, the NPP wants the Supreme Court to declare that no individual can be elected President of Ghana more than twice.

The party is also asking the court to clarify that a person cannot occupy the presidential office for more than two four-year terms, equivalent to a maximum of eight years, irrespective of whether the terms are served consecutively or at different periods.

The case places the constitutional interpretation of presidential tenure before the country’s highest court, which has the authority to resolve disputes concerning the meaning and application of constitutional provisions.

The question of presidential term limits is significant because it concerns the rules governing eligibility for the highest political office in Ghana. A definitive interpretation could provide greater clarity on how the constitutional restrictions should apply to individuals who have served, or may seek to serve, multiple terms.

By bringing the matter before the Supreme Court, the NPP is seeking a judicial determination rather than relying solely on political arguments or differing interpretations of the relevant provisions.

The outcome of the case will depend on the court’s consideration of the constitutional text, the arguments presented by the parties and the applicable principles of constitutional interpretation.

For now, the lawsuit represents a formal request for judicial clarification on whether Ghana’s presidential two-term limit applies equally to consecutive and non-consecutive periods in office. The Supreme Court’s eventual ruling could help establish a clearer understanding of the constitutional limits on presidential tenure.

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