Nyaho-Tamakloe Opposes Calls To Extend The Presidential Term
Hilda Appiah
Veteran statesman and former football administrator Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has rejected proposals to extend Ghana’s presidential term beyond the current constitutional arrangement, describing such calls as unnecessary.
Speaking amid discussions surrounding the country’s constitutional review process, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe said the existing two four-year term limit for presidents is sufficient for any serious government to deliver on its mandate.
According to him, effective leadership is not determined by the length of time spent in office, but by a clear vision, discipline, and continuity in governance. He argued that administrations that plan well can achieve meaningful progress within the four-year term provided by the Constitution.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe also criticised the persistent practice of abandoning projects initiated by previous governments, stressing that national development would be better served if successive administrations prioritised completing ongoing initiatives rather than starting new ones.
His comments follow recent recommendations by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), which include proposals to extend the presidential term to five years — a suggestion that has generated public debate and mixed reactions from political actors and civil society groups.
Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe maintained that Ghana’s democratic stability depends on respecting constitutional limits and strengthening institutions rather than altering term durations to suit political interests.
