Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, has clarified that he never advocated for a third term for President John Dramani Mahama.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Mr. Obeng explained that his position has consistently been in favour of abolishing presidential term limits, regardless of who is in power.
He argued that term limits can hinder long-term development, noting that many governments tend to perform strongly in their first term due to the incentive of re-election, but often lose momentum after securing a second term.
Mr. Obeng further stated that Ghana’s democratic system should be shaped to reflect the country’s unique culture and history, rather than strictly following conventional models.
He also called for the development of a national blueprint to guide successive governments, insisting that governance should not be driven solely by party manifestos.
“I never advocated for a third term for John Mahama. Instead, I called for the reconsideration of term limits, regardless of who is in power. We need to focus on ending term limits in Ghana. I don’t believe they contribute to development; there isn’t a single country that thrives under term limits.
“Governments typically perform well in their first term because there is an incentive to do so—the possibility of securing a second term.
“Once they achieve that, they may feel there is no longer an incentive, leading to complacency. Democracy should be adapted to fit the culture and history of each nation. I believe in democracy, but it should be tailored for the people.
“We need a clear blueprint for the country that every government can follow. Relying solely on party manifestos is not an effective way to run a nation,” he explained.
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