President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the mandate given to him by Ghanaians is for one term and that his administration remains focused on fulfilling the promises made to the electorate.
Speaking during his “Resetting Ghana Tour” in the Volta Region on Friday, President Mahama addressed the ongoing public debate over a possible third term, saying his priority was to deliver on his campaign commitments rather than speculate about extending his tenure.
“The people of Ghana gave me a mandate for one term, and I am working hard to meet the promises I made them,” he said.
The President said he consistently reminded his ministers to “number our days” to ensure they remained focused on achieving results before the end of the administration’s tenure.
President Mahama acknowledged that some individuals had petitioned the Supreme Court to interpret the constitutional provisions relating to the tenure of the President.
He said seeking the court’s interpretation was within their constitutional rights but maintained that, in his view, the relevant provision of the Constitution was unambiguous.
“If you ask my personal opinion, I believe it is clear. I’ve read it several times, and it says exactly what it means,” he stated.
President Mahama reiterated that he had been given one additional term by the Ghanaian people and said he intended to use that period to honour the confidence reposed in him by delivering on his electoral promises.
