The Constitutional Review Committee has recommended extending Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, arguing that the current tenure does not allow sufficient time for governments to implement policies effectively.
Presenting the report to President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House on Monday, December 22, 2025, Committee Chairman Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh emphasised that the proposal is aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and deliberately excludes any provision for a third term.
“We couldn’t find a place for a third-term; there was no demand for it, and nobody seemed to support it including President Mahama,” he said.
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The Committee also noted that a significant portion of a four-year presidential term in Ghana is often lost to administrative transitions and electioneering.
Professor Prempeh explained, “The President spends about six months settling into office and nearly a year campaigning.”
To tackle, the Committee recommended regulating campaign seasons to reduce prolonged political activity and allow governments adequate time to govern.
The Committee’s mandate was to review and resolve challenges from previous constitutional reviews, particularly those of the 2010 Constitution Review Commission and the 2023 Constitution Review Consultative Committee.
Compiled over several months, the final report contains proposed amendments to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution aimed at strengthening governance, promoting citizen participation, and addressing key national issues.
Meanwhile, the President is expected to outline the next steps for implementing the recommendations, marking a significant moment in Ghana’s democratic process.
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