Renowned statesman, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has firmly opposed any attempt to extend presidential term limits as Ghana undertakes discussions on constitutional reforms, insisting that the current two-term, four-year arrangement must remain unchanged.
In a statement, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe argued that four years is sufficient for any prepared government to demonstrate leadership and direction.
According to him, calls for longer tenure only create space for inefficiency and corruption rather than improved governance.
“Four years is adequate time for a serious and prepared government to make its mark,” he stated, adding that governance should be approached as a continuum, with political parties ready to govern from their first day in office.
His comments follow the submission of the Prof. Henery Kwasi Prempeh-led Constitution Review Committee’s report to President Mahama on Monday, December 22, a major milestone in Ghana’s ongoing constitutional review process.
Among the key proposals are the separation of the legislature from the executive, a reaffirmation that the Constitution does not permit a third presidential term, and an extension of the presidential term of office.
However, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe traced the roots of the Constitution to a historic compromise that facilitated the shift from military to civilian rule, noting that while necessary at the time, some provisions now require careful review, stressing that presidential tenure should not be among them.
He cautioned that altering term limits would undermine democratic accountability and weaken public trust in governance.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe urged stakeholders to resist partisan interests and focus on reforms that strengthen accountability rather than concentrate power in the executive.
