No 3rd term for Pres. Mahama as NDC reaffirms Constitutional commitment

The General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has rejected suggestions that President John Dramani Mahama intends to seek a third term in office.

According to him, the party remains firmly committed to the two-term limit stipulated in the Constitution and has no intention of pursuing any agenda to extend the presidential tenure, regardless of its strength in Parliament.

Speaking in an interview on Channel One on December 16, Mr Kwetey stressed the importance of safeguarding Ghana’s democratic credentials, describing the country as a leading example of democratic transition in sub-Saharan Africa.

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He said:

He added that the NDC would never support any action that undermines the Constitution. Mr Kwetey stated:

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The NDC General Secretary further explained that although the party currently enjoys a strong parliamentary majority, it would not exploit that advantage to introduce constitutional amendments for personal or political benefit.

He said the party’s mandate is to use its majority to advance policies and reforms that serve the national interest rather than to satisfy the ambitions of any individual.

Mr Kwetey’s remarks were made in response to allegations by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) that President Mahama plans to seek a third term in office.

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However, his statement appears to put the matter to rest, reaffirming the NDC’s commitment to constitutional rule and democratic governance.