{"id":108699,"date":"2025-12-27T13:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T13:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108699"},"modified":"2025-12-27T13:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T13:24:45","slug":"dr-nyaho-nyaho-tamakloe-opposes-presidential-term-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=108699","title":{"rendered":"Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe opposes presidential term extension"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veteran Ghanaian statesman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has strongly opposed proposals to extend Ghana\u2019s presidential term, insisting that the existing two four-year terms are sufficient for effective governance.<\/p>\n

In a statement released this week regarding the ongoing constitutional review, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe argued that \u201cfour years is adequate time for a serious and prepared government to make its mark,\u201d adding that \u201carguments suggesting a need for additional time only create unnecessary opportunities for inefficiency and corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n

The former diplomat stressed that while continuity in governance is important, it should not be used as justification for lengthening presidential tenure. \u201cUnfinished national projects must be continued by successive governments. The practice of abandoning ongoing projects in order to initiate new ones has become a major source of waste and corruption,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Read Also: Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe: On Ghana\u2019s constitution review and the future of democratic governance<\/p>\n

Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe also called for a review of provisions that grant excessive immunity and lifelong benefits to public office holders. \u201cThe Constitution contains numerous clauses that effectively shield the President during and even after his tenure in office. These protections make it nearly impossible to hold a President fully accountable under the law. This situation is no longer tenable in a mature democracy,\u201d he noted. He further added that \u201cthe system of ex gratia payments and excessive post-office benefits for public office holders must be abolished,\u201d urging that these resources be redirected to improve the lives of ordinary Ghanaians.<\/p>\n

On the structure of government, he supported reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, including appointing ministers strictly from outside Parliament to ensure a clear separation between the Executive and Legislature. \u201cParliament must be empowered to independently scrutinise government actions without conflict of interest,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Addressing leadership qualifications, Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe emphasised that the presidency requires maturity and experience. \u201cThe minimum age requirement for presidential candidates should be reviewed upward to reflect the seriousness and responsibility of the office,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The statesman concluded by calling on all stakeholders to approach the constitutional review process with integrity and a focus on national interest. \u201cConstitutional reform must not be driven by partisan interests but by the collective good of the nation,\u201d he urged, highlighting the need for accountability, discipline, and responsible governance.<\/p>\n

Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe\u2019s statement comes ahead of the expected release of the full report of the Constitution Review Committee, which is scheduled for January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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