The assertion that former President John Dramani Mahama is eying a third term bid has been debunked by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Communications and spokesperson for the President, branding it as absurd and baseless.
Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that there is no truth to the claim, originally propagated by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its Minority in Parliament.
In an exclusive interview on UTV FM, Kwakye Ofosu dismissed the allegations, stating, “President Mahama is a humble leader, known to be down-to-earth. The NPP’s accusations are nothing but senseless lies. Their claims lack credibility and are simply nonsensical.”
The minister’s statement laid to rest speculations and rumors that Mahama has plans to manipulate the constitution for personal gain.
The NPP has linked Mahama’s recent actions, including the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, to an alleged scheme to amend the constitution to allow for a third term. However, prominent figures within the party have been vocal in their opposition to such claims.
Kwakye Ofosu clarified that changing the constitution to enable a third term would require a referendum with a two-thirds majority approval, making it virtually impossible for any individual or party to unilaterally push through such an amendment.
He highlighted that Mahama has always upheld the constitution and respects its provisions, indicating that the president has no intention of pursuing a third term.
Prominent voices in the public sphere, including policy expert Franklin Cujoe, investigative journalist Manasseh Awuni Azuri, and veteran journalist Kwasi Pratt jnr, have echoed the sentiment that Mahama’s integrity and commitment to democratic principles make the notion of a third term unlikely and unfounded.