Former Attorney General and Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has argued that the Supreme Court action seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution is, in substance, an attempt to make President John Dramani Mahama eligible for another presidential term.
In an open letter, Amidu said the constitutional action filed by Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie goes beyond a request for legal interpretation and is aimed at changing how the presidential term limit is applied.
“The substance of Mr. Kuranchie’s action in the Supreme Court… seeks a third term in Office for President Mahama who was sworn in again as President on 7 January 2025,” Amidu wrote.
He also dismissed suggestions that the case has no connection to President Mahama.
According to Amidu, interpreting Article 66(2) to apply only to two consecutive terms would allow President Mahama to contest the 2028 presidential election and create the same opportunity for future presidents.
“The substance of this action opens the floodgate for President John Mahama and other successors to seek a third term in office as President,” he stated.
Amidu maintained that the wording of Article 66(2), which states that a person shall not be elected President for more than two terms, is clear and requires no further interpretation.
