65% of Ghanaians Reject Calls for Mahama to Seek Third Presidential Term

A nationwide poll has found that a clear majority of Ghanaian voters back President John Dramani Mahama's decision not to seek a third term. The survey, conducted by research firm Global InfoAnalytics between July 15 and 24, 2026, found that 65 per cent of respondents agreed with Mahama's position, while 27 per cent disagreed and eight per cent had no opinion.

Calls for Constitutional Amendment Emerge Amid Lobbying Efforts

The survey results indicate that President Mahama's public stance on not seeking a third term has resonated broadly across the electorate, even as certain quarters continue to agitate for him to reconsider. The calls for constitutional amendment emerged as some push for President Mahama to contest again in 2028.

A private citizen has filed a Supreme Court suit to challenge President John Mahama's alleged third term bid. The suit cited constitutional articles restricting presidential terms to two, whether they were consecutive or cumulative.

Lobby Groups Draw Contested Public Reaction

According to a report by GhanaWeb, the narrowing gap on the question of whether voters support or oppose President Mahama's potential third term bid suggests the existence of lobby groups is drawing a more contested public reaction than Mahama's own stated position. Half of respondents, 50 per cent, opposed calls for Mahama to run again, compared to 40 per cent who supported such calls, with 10 per cent undecided.

The survey was conducted via telephone interviews, covering 7,761 registered voters drawn from all 16 regions of Ghana. It carries a 99 per cent confidence level and a margin of error of plus or minus 1.5 percentage points.

Constitutional Limitations and Democratic Principle

Ghana's 1992 Constitution limits any individual to two four-year presidential terms. President Mahama has on multiple occasions affirmed that he will abide by those constitutional parameters, framing the issue as one of democratic principle and institutional integrity. The survey results indicate that his public stance has resonated broadly across the electorate.

The narrowing gap on the question of whether voters support or oppose President Mahama's potential third term bid suggests that the debate is far from over. The Supreme Court suit filed by a private citizen adds a new layer of complexity to the issue, as the court weighs the merits of the case and determines the next steps.

Source: Yen Politics