A new Global InfoAnalytics poll has found that 65% of voters support President John Dramani Mahama's decision not to seek a third term, even as a sizeable minority backs calls for him to remain in office beyond his current constitutional limit.

According to the poll, 40% of respondents support calls for President Mahama to seek a third term, while 50% oppose the idea.

The findings come amid growing discussion on social media, where some supporters have argued that improvements in the economy warrant an extension of President Mahama's tenure.

President Mahama first assumed office in July 2012 following the death of President John Evans Atta Mills. He subsequently won the 2012 presidential election and served a full term before losing the 2016 election to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during a period marked by persistent power outages and economic difficulties.

He returned to office after winning the 2024 presidential election.

Since returning to power, the government has pointed to signs of economic improvement, including the appreciation of the cedi against major foreign currencies. Some traders have also reported reductions in the prices of selected commodities, although critics maintain that many households have yet to experience significant improvements in their day-to-day lives.

Despite the calls from some supporters for a third term, President Mahama has repeatedly indicated that he will not seek to remain in office beyond the constitutional two-term limit.

Commenting on the poll, Global InfoAnalytics Executive Director Mussa K. Dankwah suggested that the President's decision to publicly rule out a third-term bid may be contributing to his high approval ratings.

Under Ghana's 1992 Constitution, a president may serve a maximum of two elected terms.