Kwame Asare Obeng, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, popularly known as A Plus, has renewed his call for Ghana’s presidential term limits to be removed. He says doing away with the two-term restriction in the constitution is necessary for sustained national development.
A Plus believes that limiting the president to two terms hinders progress and prevents continuity in leadership. He has argued that development projects and long-term national plans can be better supported if a leader who has performed well is allowed to remain in office beyond the current limit.
The MP has also made it clear that he is willing to “test the law” on this matter and is prepared to take the issue to court or Parliament to see whether term limits could be amended. His position comes amid growing debate over constitutional reforms that some politicians and analysts say could impact governance and political stability in Ghana.
Supporters of keeping presidential term limits argue that they are a cornerstone of Ghana’s democratic system and help prevent excessive concentrations of power in one individual’s hands. Civil society organisations have emphasised that clear limits protect the constitution and strengthen democratic norms.
Opponents of changing term limits say such amendments could undermine democratic gains and weaken institutional accountability. Critics also point out that Ghana’s current system, which limits presidents to two terms, has been a defining feature of its democratic stability since the adoption of the 1992 constitution.
A Plus’s push highlights a broader conversation about the balance between continuity in leadership and respect for constitutional checks and balances in Ghana.
