The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has reaffirmed that President John Dramani Mahama will not contest the 2028 presidential election, irrespective of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 66(2) of the 1992 Constitution.

According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, President Mahama remains committed to serving the four-year mandate given to him by Ghanaians and has no plans to seek another term after his current tenure ends.

“Regardless of the Supreme Court’s decision on Article 66(2), President John Mahama will not contest the 2028 election,” he stated.

His comments come after an application filed by journalist and private legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie at the Supreme Court seeking clarification on whether President Mahama is constitutionally eligible to contest a third term in office.

The application has triggered public debate over the interpretation of the constitutional provision, which states that a person shall not be elected as President of Ghana for more than two terms.

However, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu questioned the basis of the legal action, insisting that President Mahama has already made his position clear about his political future.

“I don’t even understand Ken Kuranchie’s application. President Mahama has been clear that he has been given a four-year mandate, and he will leave office when the term is due,” he said.

President Mahama returned to the presidency after winning the 2024 general election, following his earlier service as President from 2012 to 2017. His current term is expected to end in January 2029.

The Supreme Court’s eventual ruling on Article 66(2) is expected to provide clarity on the constitutional interpretation surrounding presidential term limits and whether a former president who has served non-consecutive terms can seek another mandate.