Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has strongly opposed the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation to extend Ghana’s presidential term from four to five years, calling the suggestion “unacceptable.” In a Facebook post on Monday, December 22, 2025, Mr. Kpebu stated bluntly, “Extending the 4-year term to a 5-year term is a NOT NOT.”
He maintained that the existing four-year presidential term provides sufficient time for leaders to implement their policies while ensuring continuous accountability through regular elections. His comments followed the formal presentation of the Constitutional Review Committee’s final report, chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh, to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House on the same day.
The report outlines proposed reforms to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, addressing governance structures, institutional powers, and the tenure of elected officials. Kpebu cautioned that extending the presidential term could erode democratic oversight and weaken mechanisms for holding leaders accountable. He urged policymakers and citizens to prioritise the principle of regular electoral review in shaping constitutional reforms.
Source: myjoyonline.com