Akyem Muosohene wants a midterm vote if Ghana moves to a five-year term
The chief of Akyem Muoso says voters should get a midterm say if the presidency and Parliament move from four years to five.
Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman, chief of Akyem Muoso, has proposed a midterm election if Ghana extends its presidential term from four years to five. This suggestion was made during the Yensom Festival in Akyem Muoso, according to Joy News correspondent Maxwell Kudekor. The government has already agreed to the extension, with Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine stating that the five-year term would not apply to President John Mahama personally.
The New Patriotic Party opposes the change, preferring to keep the four-year term. The Muosohene argues that a midterm election would allow voters to assess a president's performance and either continue or replace them. He believes such a vote, held mid-way through the five-year term, could prevent a president from abusing power or making decisions with dire consequences.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor supports the five-year term, claiming the fourth year is spent on campaigning, but still advocates for a limit of two terms. The Trades Union Congress has called for caution in implementing a five-year presidential term, suggesting it requires broad consultation. The chief also noted that Akyem Muoso's ten-year development plan, launched in 2025, is about 40% complete, with a fully furnished police station now operational.
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