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 force, arguing that the country’s constitutional democracy depends on maintaining clear restrictions on how long an individual can serve as president.

His remarks come amid renewed discussions about proposed constitutional reforms, including calls to change the duration of presidential terms. Under Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, presidents serve four-year terms, and Article 66 prohibits any individual from being elected president for more than two terms.

Asiedu Nketiah has emphasised that the debate should not be viewed as an attempt to favour or disadvantage President John Dramani Mahama. Instead, he maintains that it concerns a broader constitutional question about the structure of Ghana’s democracy and the importance of preserving presidential term limits.

He explained that the central issue is whether Ghana should retain its existing restrictions or consider removing them, stressing that the discussion should not revolve around Mahama’s political future.

The NDC chairman has also warned against making constitutional decisions based on the political fortunes or popularity of particular presidents. He suggested that abolishing presidential 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 the terms of both the president and members of parliament from four years to five years. However, the proposed extension of presidential tenure is separate from the constitutional restriction limiting presidents to two terms.

The Trades Union Congress has also 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 conversation about constitutional reform, presidential tenure and executive authority. He maintains that decisions concerning the rules governing presidential service should be guided by the long-term interests of Ghana’s democratic institutions rather than the political circumstances surrounding any individual president.

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