Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser, Sammi Awuku, has advised President John Dramani Mahama to resist any pressure from individuals within his political camp who may be encouraging him to seek a third term in office.

In a social media post on Friday, Mr. Awuku suggested that persons behind ongoing legal actions on presidential term limits could be setting a political trap for the President.

“I have a funny suspicion that those behind the suits are plotting the eventual downfall of President Mahama. Mr President, they don’t wish you well. Don’t fall for this trap and don’t be persuaded to drink a cup of ‘poison’ prepared by detractors in your own party,” he wrote.

The former NPP executive argued that even the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), did not attempt to extend his time in office beyond the constitutional limit.

He urged President Mahama to focus on completing his current tenure and leave office “in dignity in 2029.”

Mr. Awuku further claimed that some members within the governing party already have presidential ambitions and could potentially align with opposition forces if the President pursued what he described as an inappropriate move.

“Remember there are people already in your party campaigning to be President. They will join hands with the opposition to nail you big time. Retire in dignity in 2029. You don’t need endless demonstrations to end your successful political career,” he added.

His comments followed a similar warning from investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, who cautioned President Mahama against falling into what he described as a dangerous political situation linked to the ongoing court cases on presidential term limits.

Manasseh wrote: “Whichever way the Supreme Court rules, President Mahama must not fall for the ruinous trap being set by THOSE BEHIND the suits.”

The debate comes amid legal actions seeking the court’s interpretation of issues relating to presidential term limits and eligibility.