Nana Obiri Boahen, a former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has taken a swipe at former NPP National Chairman for his recent remarks suggesting that President could be eligible to contest the 2028 general elections. , in an interview, indicated that Mahama's eligibility is ultimately a matter for judicial interpretation, although the final decision lies with the Ghanaian electorate. "The law is in the bosom of the judges," Blay stated. "If it goes to the Supreme Court, which has the exclusive judicial right to interpret the Constitution and that body decides what it means by two terms, whether conservatively this or that, I don't have a problem with it." He continued, "The law court does not vote for a president.
The individuals who constitute a panel and may look at a case have only one vote each.
It is the people of this country who will vote." However, Obiri Boahen disagreed with Blay's stance, insisting that the 1992 Constitution is unambiguous on the matter and does not require further interpretation.
He argued that Mahama is constitutionally barred from contesting for the presidency again and accused Blay of misleading the public.
