Speaking on Asempa FM’s political programme Ekosiisen, the outspoken media personality stated that Ghana’s current economic and governance challenges require experienced leadership, suggesting that returning former leaders could help restore national stability and confidence.
Omanhene argued that leadership should not be rigidly restricted if citizens still believe in a leader’s capacity to deliver.
He maintained that what matters most is the will of the people and the ability of leadership to respond effectively to national needs.
His remarks immediately triggered widespread discussion across Ghana’s political space, with many interpreting his comments as a call for constitutional reconsideration of presidential term limits.
However, Ghana’s 1992 Constitution clearly limits a president to two terms in office, meaning any attempt to introduce a “third term” would require a formal constitutional amendment process involving Parliament and potentially a national referendum.
The broadcaster’s comments have therefore been met with strong opposition from critics, particularly within the NPP, who argue that such suggestions threaten the foundations of Ghana’s democratic system.
The broadcaster’s comments have therefore been met with strong opposition from critics, particularly within the NPP, who argue that such suggestions threaten the foundations of Ghana’s democratic system.
They insist that presidential term limits are a safeguard designed to prevent excessive concentration of power and ensure regular leadership transition.
Legal experts and political commentators have also weighed in, warning that debates around altering term limits can easily become politically sensitive and risk creating uncertainty within the democratic system.
Legal experts and political commentators have also weighed in, warning that debates around altering term limits can easily become politically sensitive and risk creating uncertainty within the democratic system.
According to them, while citizens are free to express opinions, constitutional provisions remain binding unless properly amended through established legal procedures.
Supporters of Omanhene’s remarks, however, have welcomed the conversation, arguing that Ghana should be open to evaluating leadership performance beyond partisan lines.
Supporters of Omanhene’s remarks, however, have welcomed the conversation, arguing that Ghana should be open to evaluating leadership performance beyond partisan lines.
Some pointed to former President Mahama’s previous tenure, citing infrastructure development, education reforms, and social intervention programmes as evidence that some Ghanaians may still view him as a capable leader.
The comments have since gone viral on social media platforms, where users remain sharply divided.
The comments have since gone viral on social media platforms, where users remain sharply divided.
One section of the public sees the discussion as a legitimate democratic conversation about leadership quality and national development, while others view it as an unnecessary challenge to constitutional order.
Despite the growing controversy, former President John Dramani Mahama has not issued any response regarding the remarks, nor has he indicated any intention related to a third-term bid.
Despite the growing controversy, former President John Dramani Mahama has not issued any response regarding the remarks, nor has he indicated any intention related to a third-term bid.