The Anchoring Democracy Advocacy Ghana (ADAM-GH) has filed a writ at the Supreme Court seeking clarification on whether President John Dramani Mahama is constitutionally eligible to contest for a third term in office.

The Executive Secretary of the group, Azubila Emmanuel Salam, said the legal action is aimed at addressing growing public debate and political controversy surrounding calls for a possible third-term bid by the President.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Salam explained that the suit is grounded in Article 66, Clauses 1 and 2 of the 1992 Constitution, which set out the presidential term limits in Ghana.

He said an authoritative interpretation by the Supreme Court would help eliminate confusion and speculation surrounding the issue.

According to ADAM-GH, a definitive ruling from the apex court would also help ease internal tensions within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), where discussions about a third term have generated public debate.

Mr. Salam argued that calls for President Mahama to seek another term are not based on his performance in office but are driven by the personal interests of individuals seeking to retain political influence and associated benefits.

He warned that continued misinterpretation of the Constitution could pose a threat to Ghana’s democratic stability, making it necessary for the Supreme Court, as the final interpreter of the Constitution, to pronounce clearly on the matter.

Mr. Salam stressed that the action is not motivated by partisan or personal considerations but by a desire to uphold the Constitution and protect Ghana’s democratic governance.

The writ was filed on December 23, 2025, and ADAM-GH has urged the Supreme Court to deliver a clear and definitive ruling to bring finality to the issue.

The group expressed confidence that the court’s decision would help restore clarity and strengthen public trust in Ghana’s constitutional order.