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Former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has expressed support for Ghana’s four-year presidential term, citing its adequacy for accountability. Fuseini argues that the current term allows citizens to regularly assess leaders and demand better performance.
According to Fuseini, extending the term to five years, as recommended by the Constitutional Review Committee, could weaken parliamentary oversight and compromise democracy. He emphasizes that the four-year term strikes a balance between policy implementation and voter accountability.
“I think four years is enough to hold our elected representatives accountable, and John Dramani Mahama has demonstrated that clearly in this term of his presidency,” he said.
Fuseini’s views come amid ongoing debates on constitutional reforms, with some arguing that a longer term would provide stability and allow for long-term planning. However, critics, including Fuseini, contend that four years is sufficient for leaders to demonstrate their effectiveness and that citizens should hold them accountable through regular elections.
Professor Prempeh has clarified that the document presented to the President was only a summary report, stressing that the full and final report — containing detailed reasoning and public consultation outcomes — will be released in January.
The CRC has maintained that its proposals are not intended to weaken democratic accountability but to strengthen institutions and improve the efficiency of governance, while remaining within Ghana’s constitutional and democratic framework.
However, Mr Fuseini’s remarks underscore concerns shared by critics of term extensions, who argue that shorter mandates keep leaders more responsive to citizens and prevent the concentration of power.
The debate over term length has featured prominently in public discourse, with proponents highlighting development planning and policy continuity, while opponents insist that electoral oversight every four years remains a critical safeguard for Ghana’s democracy.
As discussions continue, the CRC’s final report is expected to shape broader national consultations on whether constitutional amendments are necessary to recalibrate the balance between stability and accountability in Ghana’s governance system.
