The Center for Public Opinion and Awareness (CenPOA) has formally petitioned Ghana's Constitutional Review Committee to amend Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution, which restricts presidents to a maximum of two terms.
The proposal, submitted on April 11, 2025, argues that the current term limit imposes an "arbitrary ceiling" on democratic choice and hinders the ability to retain competent leaders based on merit.
CenPOA called for a revised clause that would allow sitting or former presidents to run for additional terms, provided they are elected through "free, fair, and transparent" processes. "Democracy thrives on the principle that sovereignty resides with the people.
Limiting presidential tenure by law-even when the electorate desires continuity-can undermine the full expression of democratic will.
