President John Dramani Mahama has firmly dismissed suggestions that he intends to push for constitutional amendments to allow him to seek a third term in office.
Addressing journalists during the Presidential Media Encounter at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, President Mahama responded to the speculation with humour and clarity, stating, “Look in my face, do I look like a supreme leader?” — a remark that drew laughter from the press corps.
The question followed growing rumours that Mahama might use his current “legacy term” to initiate changes to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, which restricts presidents to two four-year terms. Mahama, however, flatly rejected such intentions.
“To paraphrase Prof. Atta Mills — do I look like a cat hunter? Do I look like a supreme leader?” he said. “I’m a Democrat, through and through. Even when we had two-thirds of Parliament, I made it clear we wouldn’t use it to ride roughshod over the minority. We want democracy to flourish — not to be steamrolled.”
Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding Ghana’s democratic values and constitutional limits, emphasising that undermining institutions for political expediency is dangerous for the country’s long-term democratic health.
“There is no intention whatsoever to weaken institutions or manipulate the Constitution for personal gain,” he added.
His remarks are expected to put to rest ongoing speculation and reinforce public confidence in Ghana’s constitutional democracy.
