Inusah Fuseini Calls On Mahama To Rule Out Third Presidential Term

Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to rule out the possibility of seeking a third presidential term, even if the Supreme Court determines that the 1992 Constitution allows him to contest again.

According to a report by MyJoyOnline on October 31, 2026, Mr Fuseini expressed concern about attempts by political leaders in some African countries to use constitutional interpretations and amendments to extend their time in office. He warned that such developments could undermine democratic principles and threaten political stability.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV, the former legislator argued that President Mahama should respect Ghana’s established two-term presidential limit, regardless of the Supreme Court’s eventual interpretation of the constitutional provisions governing presidential tenure.

Mr Fuseini maintained that protecting Ghana’s democratic institutions should take priority over individual political interests. He indicated that he expects the President to voluntarily declare that he will not seek another term if the court’s interpretation creates a constitutional opportunity for him to contest for a third time.

His comments come amid a legal challenge brought before the Supreme Court by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which is seeking clarification on the constitutional restrictions surrounding presidential tenure.

The party wants the court to determine whether the two-term limit under the 1992 Constitution prevents an individual from serving more than eight years as President, even when the two periods in office are not consecutive.

At the centre of the debate is Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which addresses the duration of presidential service and the restriction on the number of terms an individual can serve.

Mr Fuseini argued that the provision establishes a maximum of two presidential terms without making a distinction between consecutive terms and those separated by a period outside office.

He further cautioned that constitutional provisions should not become instruments for achieving political objectives. According to him, using legal interpretations to create opportunities for extended presidential tenure could weaken public confidence in democratic institutions, including the judiciary.

The former Tamale Central MP’s position places emphasis on the importance of constitutionalism, democratic conventions and respect for established political limits.

He therefore believes President Mahama should make his position clear by rejecting any possibility of a third presidential term, should the Supreme Court deliver a ruling that could permit such an arrangement.

The Supreme Court’s eventual interpretation is expected to provide clarity on the constitutional questions surrounding presidential tenure and could have implications for future political and electoral discussions in Ghana.

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