{
  "id": 178577,
  "title": "Kwakye Ofosu dismisses Mahama third-term debate as NPP propaganda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/kwakye-ofosu-dismisses-mahama-third-term-debate-as-npp-propaganda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-05T14:30:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kwakye-ofosu-dismisses-mahama-third-term-debate-as-npp-propaganda/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the ongoing debate surrounding President John Dramani Mahama's potential third-term bid, labeling it as mere political propaganda from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In an interview on Channel One TV's Face to Face, Kwakye Ofosu affirmed that there has been no uncertainty regarding Ghana's constitutional provisions concerning presidential term limits or Mahama's stance on seeking another term. The controversy reportedly emerged during the 2024 election campaign when the NPP, realizing their defeat was imminent, resorted to this desperate tactic of propaganda. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that President Mahama has consistently expressed his unwillingness to seek a third term, both domestically and internationally. He cited Mahama's statements during a speech in Singapore and a more recent declaration about three weeks ago to support this claim. While acknowledging the potential clarification the Supreme Court's decision on the matter could bring, Ofosu maintained that the government's interpretation of the law remains unambiguous. He stated that there is no current indication that Mahama has changed his position on the issue.",
  "summary": "Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has dismissed the ongoing debate over President John Dramani Mahama’s possible third-term bid, describing it as political propaganda by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Sedina Tamakloe remains in prison despite acquittal – Felix Kwakye Ofosu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/sedina-tamakloe-remains-in-prison-despite-acquittal-felix-kwakye-ofosu",
        "published": "2026-08-05T07:53:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}