I’Il Not Contest Election in 2028 Mahama Declares
President John Dramani Mahama has categorically stated that he will respect Ghana’s constitutional two-term limit and will not seek re-election in 2028.
During a bilateral meeting with Singapore’s President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on his three-day state visit, Mahama underscored the importance of adhering to the country’s founding document, emphasizing that stepping aside after his second term will grant him the liberty to maintain stringent fiscal discipline and eschew the temptation of election-year profligacy.
Mahama’s pronouncement comes on the heels of opposition claims that he harbors ambitions to seek a third term beyond his final mandate.
However, Mr Mahama remains resolute in his commitment to democratic governance, highlighting the progress his administration has made in stabilizing the economy, with notable achievements in reducing inflation and interest rates, as well as strengthening the cedi.
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has also reiterated the party’s unwavering dedication to upholding the tenets of Ghana’s constitution.
In a recent interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face,Hon. Nketiah firmly stated that the party has no plans to present President Mahama for a third term, reaffirming the NDC’s respect for constitutional term 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,” he said. “We will stick by the tenets of the Constitution.”
Mahama’s commitment to respecting the two-term limit and the NDC’s reaffirmation of its adherence to the constitution serve as a detailed prove to NDCs dedication to democratic principles and the rule of law.
