‘If Mahama ever attempts a third term, we will fight him squarely’ – Kwesi Pratt cautions

The Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has stated that any president who attempts to alter the constitution to allow a third consecutive term in office will face strong resistance.

According to him, it is unconstitutional for any leader to make such a move for personal gain, and any presidential candidate who tries to do so will be met with opposition.

His comments follow recent discussions in the media regarding allegations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, suggesting that President John Dramani Mahama was plotting to amend the constitution to enable him to contest for a third term.

Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on May 6, 2025, Pratt warned that if Mahama had such intentions, he would face resistance.

However, he dismissed the claims, stating that there is no indication that Mahama is pursuing such a plan.

“As I sit here, it is not only about President John Dramani Mahama. Any president who attempts to amend the constitution to extend their tenure beyond two terms will face strong opposition. It is not right, so if Mahama ever attempts a third term, we will fight him squarely,” he said.

He continued, “However, there is no indication that a constitutional review is being carried out for this purpose. What kind of issue is this? When it comes to constitutional amendments, Nana Addo also formed a committee to review the constitution, does that mean he wanted a third term? Prof Mills did the same; does it mean he also sought a third term?”