President Akufo-Addo has weighed in on the ongoing debate about his potential re-election, firmly stating that altering the constitution to allow him to run for another term is not an option.
“That was never part of it. I am one of those who fought for the constitution of Ghana. But sometimes in power, you say, no, I’m not one of those leaders,” he declared.
In an interview with France24, published on October 4, 2024, President Akufo-Addo pointed out the deep-rooted desire of Ghanaians to live in a democratic state.
“The desire of our people to live within a democratic culture is incontestable,” he said, making it clear that he would not be part of the group of leaders who attempt to change their country’s constitution to prolong their stay in power.
“I believe that once the ground rules have been made; it is important for the stability of the country. The people who are in office [have] to respect the ground rules, it encourages others to also do,” President Akufo-Addo noted.
“Once ground rules have been made, it is crucial for those in office to respect them. It encourages others to do so as well,” he stated.
He highlighted that Ghana’s current stability is largely due to regular public consultations that have been accepted by the people.
“The stability in Ghana today has a lot to do with these ongoing efforts,” he noted.
He stressed that Ghana’s political stability is closely tied to the consistent practice of regular elections, which have been embraced by the populace.
For President Akufo-Addo, the constitutional term limits for the presidency have played a crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the country.
‘’The stability in Ghana today has a lot to do with the fact that we have been going through these regular popular consultations, accepted by the people, they’ve been accepted by the iranian missiles, stabilizing the defense system’’.
Ghana’s President @NAkufoAddo @FRANCE24: “it never crossed my mind to change the constitution to be able to run again. Never. I am not one of those leaders. I believe once the ground rules have been made, it’s important for the stability that people in office respect them.” pic.twitter.com/R7jCwKclIp
— Marc Perelman (@mperelman) October 5, 2024
