President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians and the international community that he will not contest the 2028 elections, pledging to respect Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit for presidents.
During a three-day state visit to Singapore, Mahama addressed the issue in bilateral talks with Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. He noted that stepping aside after his second term would allow him the freedom to enforce strict fiscal discipline and avoid the common problem of election-year overspending.
Mahama was candid in his criticism of governments that relax financial rules to secure electoral advantage. He pointed to his administration’s achievements, including falling inflation and interest rates, as well as a stronger cedi, as evidence of his commitment to sound economic management.
His assurances come amid opposition claims suggesting he plans to seek a third term beyond his final mandate. To further dispel any doubts, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, also made a firm statement on the party’s commitment to the constitution. In an interview, Asiedu Nketiah emphasized that the NDC has no plans to present Mahama for a third term, reaffirming the party’s respect for constitutional limits and democratic governance.
“We have never run our party in ways that conflict with the national constitution, and we don’t intend to do that,” Asiedu Nketiah declared. “We will stick by the tenets of the Constitution.”
As Mahama’s administration continues to tout progress on the economic front, the president and his party are making it clear that constitutionalism and fiscal responsibility will guide his final term in office.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
