Mahama planning to amend the constitution to extend his tenure – Titus Glover alleges

Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has strongly dismissed any suggestion that President John Dramani Mahama is seeking a third term in office, calling such ambitions unconstitutional and dangerous for Ghana’s democracy.

Speaking to JoyNews at the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on Friday, May 30, Mr Titus-Glover did not mince words. He accused the current president of orchestrating moves to weaken the judiciary in preparation for what he claims could be a clandestine attempt to amend the constitution and prolong his stay in power.

“We want to assure President Mahama that he has been given the power to govern,” Titus-Glover said. “But all the orchestration he is doing to get rid of the Chief Justice is a way of trying to amend the constitution. I have said it before, and I will repeat it: President Mahama’s third term will never happen.”

Allegations of Judicial Undermining

The former minister, who served under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, further claimed that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) was deliberately targeting Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo as part of a broader political agenda.

According to him, recent public outcries and legal battles concerning the Chief Justice’s conduct are not mere coincidences but signs of a systematic effort to vilify and oust her from office.

“Today, she has filed an affidavit, and all she is asking for is to let the public know what is happening. Is this too much to ask?” Titus-Glover quizzed.

He described the situation as “a calculated attempt” by the Mahama-led administration and the NDC to weaken judicial independence and prepare the ground for constitutional reforms that would allow a third presidential term.

Citing the Campaign Trail

Mr Titus-Glover also referenced statements he claims were made by President Mahama during the 2024 campaign period—statements that, in his view, confirm a personal vendetta against the Chief Justice.

“Didn’t you hear? Didn’t you listen? They said it openly on their political platform,” he alleged. “President Mahama said if he comes back into power, he will deal with the Chief Justice. Is this how a democratic leader should behave?”

The NPP stalwart warned that any effort to tamper with constitutional term limits would provoke national resistance and could lead to instability. He reaffirmed that the two-term limit enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution is a sacred provision that must be respected by all presidents, past and present.

A Brewing Political Storm

The comments come amid rising political tensions over the impeachment process initiated against Chief Justice Torkornoo, who has come under scrutiny for her handling of several high-profile judicial cases. The presidency has so far remained quiet on allegations that it is behind the efforts to remove her.

President Mahama’s legal team and the Attorney General have insisted that due process is being followed and that the judiciary remains independent. However, NPP critics such as Titus-Glover believe the unfolding events are evidence of a hidden agenda.

Public Reaction and Constitutional Safeguards

Ghana’s constitution explicitly limits presidents to two four-year terms in office. President Mahama, who served from 2012 to 2016 and was re-elected in 2024, is currently serving his second term. Any move to seek a third term would require constitutional amendments, including a referendum—a process that demands massive public support and parliamentary approval.

While there is no official indication that such a constitutional change is being considered, statements like Titus-Glover’s have added fuel to the growing political speculation.

Call for Vigilance

In conclusion, the former minister called on Ghanaians and civil society organisations to remain vigilant and defend the 1992 Constitution against any attempts to alter its key democratic provisions.

“We are not going to sit down and watch this happen,” he warned. “We will rise as citizens to resist any attempt to impose a third term on this country through the backdoor.”

The presidency is yet to respond to Mr Titus-Glover’s accusations. However, political analysts say this is a sign that Ghana’s governance and democratic institutions will come under intense scrutiny as the Mahama administration continues to navigate complex political terrain.