Inusah Fuseini opposes proposal to extend presidential term to five years
Inusah Fuseini, a former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, opposed the government's proposal to increase Ghana's presidential term from four years to five years, speaking on Citi FM on Monday, August 3. He argued that improving governance efficiency is more important than extending the tenure of office. He maintained that a four-year mandate provides sufficient time for any focused and committed administration to implement its programmes and deliver meaningful results.
Mr. Fuseini rejected suggestions that the first year of every administration is largely spent settling into office while the final year is consumed by election activities, stating, "No, I don't. John Mahama's second coming has dispelled that idea. It just means that a government, when you come with intention, purpose, and deliberateness, you'll be able to achieve so much even in your first year." He further argued that the proposed amendment rewards inefficiency rather than addressing it. The proposal forms part of the government's response to recommendations made by the Constitution Review Committee (CRC), which recently submitted its report on proposed amendments to Ghana's 1992 Constitution.
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