Kumawood actor Joseph Osei, popularly known as Wayoosi, has made an appeal to President John Dramani Mahama to consider a third term in office.
In a video shared on social media, the actor, who has long identified himself as a staunch supporter of the president and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urged Mahama to reconsider his decision not to pursue another term in power.
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Wayoosi argued that Mahama remains Ghana’s strongest option for the future and even went as far as comparing him to Ghana’s first prime minister, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
“The country is crying for you. It needs your help. You have two-thirds of the parliament. Use the opportunity to amend the constitution and run for a third term,” he said.
The actor backed his call by pointing to Mahama’s performance on the international stage. He cited the president’s recent address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where Mahama spoke about immigration laws in the West.
According to Wayoosi, the president’s speech was so impactful that it influenced the United States to lift its visa sanctions against Ghana.
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Wayoosi further suggested that Mahama’s refusal to heed the call could trigger public unrest.
“If you don’t consider this, there could be demonstrations across Ghana urging you to run for a third term,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s 1992 Constitution clearly limits a president to two four-year terms, meaning Mahama’s current tenure would be his last.
Yet, speculation over a possible third-term bid surfaced earlier this year after Minority Leader and Effutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin claimed on May 1, 2025, that the president had intentions of extending his stay in office beyond the constitutionally mandated period.
Mahama, however, has repeatedly dismissed such claims, stating his commitment to upholding the constitution and Ghana’s democratic order.
Kumawood actor Joseph Osei, popularly known as Wayoosi, has appealed to President John Mahama to consider a constitutional amendment that would allow him to run for a third term.
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