We're not seeking Mahama's third term - Ken Kuranchie on Supreme Court case
Ken Kuranchie, a private legal practitioner, rejected suggestions on Joy News' PM Express that a case he is pursuing at the Supreme Court is aimed at securing a third term for President John Mahama. He stated the case is about seeking clarity on the interpretation of Ghana's 1992 Constitution and the issue of consecutive presidential terms. He said, "We are in the Supreme Court asking for what we believe is one of the most important political issues in our democracy."
Kuranchie explained his action is based on the argument that a person elected as President can serve two terms, and eligibility should be considered afresh if the person leaves office after serving only one term. He clarified that his argument relies on a broader reading of the Constitution, not just a single provision like Article 662. He mentioned working in other provisions of other articles and parts of the 1982 Constitution, such as Article 264 and 26462.
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