Supreme Court to interpret Article 66 in three presidential term-limit cases

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Karikakchar 3 weeks ago

Why do we as a nation do things just for the interests of individuals. There’s no question about the presidential term limits. Just for the sake of JM you want to waste everyone’s time. The constitution is so clear in sta ...
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Why do we as a nation do things just for the interests of individuals. There’s no question about the presidential term limits. Just for the sake of JM you want to waste everyone’s time. The constitution is so clear in stating two terms. Nothing about consecutive terms. Please don’t try to create a problem where there’s none.
THE TRUTH 3 weeks ago

Why shd the interpretation of President Mahama's 2nd term be an issue? By 2028 the man is done with that position and shd prepare to leave.What has he got to do that he couldn't do in that period?

Why shd the interpretation of President Mahama's 2nd term be an issue? By 2028 the man is done with that position and shd prepare to leave.What has he got to do that he couldn't do in that period?
BUILDING THE GHANA WE WANT 3 weeks ago

Clearly JDM is a greedy person and not trustworthy that's why the supreme court needs to set the records straight long before his due date. But honestly the composition of the panel is what will determine the outcome. Current ...
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Clearly JDM is a greedy person and not trustworthy that's why the supreme court needs to set the records straight long before his due date. But honestly the composition of the panel is what will determine the outcome. Currently almost every state institutions is being politicized and that's very dangerous. This is one of the biggest test of credentials as a TRUE DEMOCRATIC NATION.
Jimbo 3 weeks ago

I personally think the Supreme Court should throw away these cases and award heavy cost to the plaintiffs to get their peace of mind otherwise l foresee a great disorderliness in this country. Don't favour one man to disturb ...
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I personally think the Supreme Court should throw away these cases and award heavy cost to the plaintiffs to get their peace of mind otherwise l foresee a great disorderliness in this country. Don't favour one man to disturb the masses if you love Ghana. Mr Mahamah says he even doesn't want it.
kk 3 weeks ago

all sponsored by mahama himself. mahama is duplicitous. interesting times ahead.

all sponsored by mahama himself. mahama is duplicitous. interesting times ahead.
Jake 3 weeks ago

Foolish allegation. How can JM sponsor a moron like Ken Kuranchie who kicked against JM's second coming and challenged it at the SC? Now he's mischievously advocating for JM's third term? NPP members and some Asantes are demo ...
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Foolish allegation. How can JM sponsor a moron like Ken Kuranchie who kicked against JM's second coming and challenged it at the SC? Now he's mischievously advocating for JM's third term? NPP members and some Asantes are demons.
Hyp 3 weeks ago

I agreed with you paaaaaa. Some hypocrites, idiots, egyimifo and fools in the Christians group , espercially those who called themselves keepers of Ghana. I dont know who even gave them that position. God will purnish th ...
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I agreed with you paaaaaa. Some hypocrites, idiots, egyimifo and fools in the Christians group , espercially those who called themselves keepers of Ghana. I dont know who even gave them that position. God will purnish them one by one. Idiots political pastors. For me i will not even get time to attend any of thèse idiots Arch Bishops, Bishops, pastors and fake prophets their churches
KWASI IN EUROPE 3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court can help John Mahama to start a civil war in Ghana so that Ghanaians will get the opportunity to eliminate him, Ibrahim Mahama, Asiedu Nketiah, Sammy Gyamfi and Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The Supreme Court can help John Mahama to start a civil war in Ghana so that Ghanaians will get the opportunity to eliminate him, Ibrahim Mahama, Asiedu Nketiah, Sammy Gyamfi and Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Cuntiki 3 weeks ago

Messi is a stupid bitch.
Who told you mahama is interested in contesting again?

Messi is a stupid bitch.
Who told you mahama is interested in contesting again?

KWASI IN EUROPE 3 weeks ago

Article 66 says, < A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms.< What is difficult in this statement that a so-called lawyer needs the Supreme Curt to explain to him? ...
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Article 66 says, < A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms.< What is difficult in this statement that a so-called lawyer needs the Supreme Curt to explain to him? John Mahama is behind this stupidity and he has forgotten that he can pay with his life. Who in Ghana does not know that he is the most corrupt president Ghana has ever had?
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Why wouldn’t this senseless people talk of more important things facing this great nation, examples are punishing corrupt leaders quickly, police extortion from drivers other letting money go into government coffers, horrib ...
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Why wouldn’t this senseless people talk of more important things facing this great nation, examples are punishing corrupt leaders quickly, police extortion from drivers other letting money go into government coffers, horrible streets, delays at our courts, exgracia , indemnity cluss, flooding etc
Adjei 3 weeks ago

Per their names all of northern descent, Hmm.
It is their individual rights under the Constitution to seek interpretation when in doubt.
I thought the NDC will use this opportunity to play the politics well. Lobby sell po ...
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Per their names all of northern descent, Hmm.
It is their individual rights under the Constitution to seek interpretation when in doubt.
I thought the NDC will use this opportunity to play the politics well. Lobby sell potential candidates to the public
F"ollow the way of royalty' is another option, pick an unknown young man but dynamic. Maybe a former back star player or national athlete young achiever
Scientist, inventor or somebody with new money.
Just retired but active public servant throw them in the maze and let them fight it out support them however it turns out.
Adjei 3 weeks ago

There is written history of how President Atta mills was selected follow similar path if no party foot soldier has emerged so far. Use council of elders 'kingmakers'.
Common concept globally. But seek the face of the Almigh ...
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There is written history of how President Atta mills was selected follow similar path if no party foot soldier has emerged so far. Use council of elders 'kingmakers'.
Common concept globally. But seek the face of the Almighty God through the process
Koti 3 weeks ago

Two terms is two terms and different from two consecutive terms. No one in Ghana is to be in power for more than 8 years. It is only a formality that we have presidents in Ghana because we leave the seat unoccupied! JJ was ou ...
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Two terms is two terms and different from two consecutive terms. No one in Ghana is to be in power for more than 8 years. It is only a formality that we have presidents in Ghana because we leave the seat unoccupied! JJ was our president for 19 SOLID years, what did he do? There was flooding in 1960, in 2026 it is worse than that time.
We can give our presidents unlimited terms, nothing will happen. What can only transform Ghana is attitudinal change, enforcement of laws and sincerity.
Alex Lawer Djaba 3 weeks ago

3 Ghanaians File to Seek Interpretation of Article 66 of the Ghana Constitution

Citizens invoke the Supreme Court to test the limits of presidential tenure and constitutional clarity

Accra — Three Ghanaian citizens ha ...
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3 Ghanaians File to Seek Interpretation of Article 66 of the Ghana Constitution

Citizens invoke the Supreme Court to test the limits of presidential tenure and constitutional clarity

Accra — Three Ghanaian citizens have filed a case at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of Article 66 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, reigniting national debate over presidential term limits, tenure, and what the framers of the Constitution truly intended.

The move is both a civic right and what many legal observers are calling a direct test of the country’s legal minds and judicial independence.

What Article 66 Says
Article 66 governs the tenure of office of the President. The key provisions state:

1. 66(1): A person shall not hold office as President for more than two terms of four years.
2. 66(2): A person elected as President shall hold office for a term of four years beginning from the date on which he is sworn in.
3. 66(3): The President shall cease to hold office on the expiration of his term unless re-elected.
4. 66(4): The President may be removed from office under Articles 69 and 70.

While the two-term limit appears clear, legal experts say ambiguities arise around succession, resignation, impeachment, and what constitutes a “term” in special circumstances.

Why the 3 Citizens Filed
According to court documents, the applicants argue that Ghana needs a definitive judicial interpretation of Article 66 to prevent future constitutional crises.

Their stated reasons include:
1. Clarity for the Republic: To settle any potential dispute over presidential tenure before it becomes political.
2. Testing the Constitution: To see how Ghana’s apex court interprets key provisions that have never been fully litigated.
3. Protecting Democracy: To reinforce that the Constitution, not political convenience, dictates how long a President can serve.

“This is our right as citizens under Article 2(1) of the Constitution,” one of the applicants stated. “We are not challenging any person. We are asking the court to tell us what the law means, so that all of us — government, opposition, and citizens — are guided.”

More Than a Case — A Test of Legal Brains
Constitutional lawyers say the filing is significant beyond the parties involved.

“It’s a stress test for our democracy,” a senior lawyer in Accra noted. “Article 66 looks straightforward, but when you start asking questions like: what happens in case of a mid-term vacancy? Does an uncompleted term count as a term? Can a President who resigned run again? — that’s where interpretation matters.”

The Supreme Court will be expected to weigh original intent, precedent, and comparative constitutional law. For many young lawyers and law students, the case has already become a moot court exercise.

It also puts the judiciary in the spotlight. Ghanaians will be watching to see how the court balances strict legal text with the democratic principles the 1992 Constitution was built to protect.

Public Reaction
On social media and radio, reactions have been mixed.
- Some hail the applicants as patriots using legal means to strengthen accountability.
- Others worry the case could be politicized ahead of elections.

Civil society groups have largely welcomed it, saying Ghana’s democracy matures each time citizens use the courts, not the streets, to seek answers.

What Happens Next
The Supreme Court is expected to set a date for hearing soon. Once arguments are heard, the Court’s interpretation will become binding law under Article 2(2).

Regardless of the outcome, the filing itself has already achieved something: it has forced a national conversation about constitutional limits, and reminded Ghanaians that the Constitution belongs to the people — and the people have the right to ask what it means.

Bottom line: It’s their right. And it’s also a moment for Ghana’s legal brains to show how a 1992 document continues to guide a 2026 democracy.

By Alex Lawer Djaba
COMMENT 3 weeks ago

THE GREEDY FLY ENDS IN A GRAVE.
●Why has this 3rd presidential term become an issue during the tenure of President Mahama?
● Why is President Mahama the only civilian president who wears military uniform during military ...
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THE GREEDY FLY ENDS IN A GRAVE.
●Why has this 3rd presidential term become an issue during the tenure of President Mahama?
● Why is President Mahama the only civilian president who wears military uniform during military ceremonies?
● History teaches that the person in power who is stubbornly greedy for power losses it all.
Kwesi Abeka 3 weeks ago

Africa , always inviting problems where there is none. Why?

Africa , always inviting problems where there is none. Why?
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Hyp 3 weeks ago

Sometimes you People think we are fools. You People are behind all thèse nonsense and stupid pétitions. If i were all ghanaians like i will say mahama should be allowed to sit on the seat as président for life but i wil ...
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Sometimes you People think we are fools. You People are behind all thèse nonsense and stupid pétitions. If i were all ghanaians like i will say mahama should be allowed to sit on the seat as président for life but i will laugh at him if he fails to go with Ghana when he his maker, God called him.

What is this, one person, what do you want in life? Ghanaians, allow him to take Ghana as his family property, gives it to his children when he dies. As for me i care less, he Will Ghana to himself, i dont care. That i get angry, when he is seen as à Christian. A Christian who does not get satisfy in acquiring properties. A Christian my foot.

COMMENT 3 weeks ago

COMMONSENSE ELEMENTARY UNDERSTANDING

Two terms...a total of two terms whether served consecutively or served separately.
● At the end of 2028, Mahama would've served two terms.

COMMONSENSE ELEMENTARY UNDERSTANDING

Two terms...a total of two terms whether served consecutively or served separately.
● At the end of 2028, Mahama would've served two terms.
Moshe 3 weeks ago

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Ghanaweb cannot be platform of insult and spewing of hatred. It's a platform for responsible discussion and commentary on national issues. If you have nothing to contribute to the discussion why won't you be silent other than belittling yourself through attacks and insults? Remember whatever comes out of you communicate a lot about who you're, your family background, and upbringing. Let's be ambassadors of virtue, morality, values, and good family philosophy of life for our individual family heritage. Peace!
Kojos 3 weeks ago

Fools dont think about poor ghanaian. Go ahead and you see what will happen next.

Fools dont think about poor ghanaian. Go ahead and you see what will happen next.
Analyst 2 weeks ago

Article 66(2) of Ghana's constitution states:

"A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms."

"Two terms" means, "two terms" – not more. What other interpretation do the ...
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Article 66(2) of Ghana's constitution states:

"A person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms."

"Two terms" means, "two terms" – not more. What other interpretation do these busybodies want from the Supreme Court?
JULOR CAESAR 2 weeks ago

Complete waste of time. Nothing but a bunch of political lackeys filing frivolous petitions on behalf of a politician who is even contemplating extending presidential terms in office from four years to five years. What is so ...
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Complete waste of time. Nothing but a bunch of political lackeys filing frivolous petitions on behalf of a politician who is even contemplating extending presidential terms in office from four years to five years. What is so complex about the language regarding two terms in office that a court will allow its time to be wasted?

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