Ghana's government backs extending presidential term from four to five years
The Ghanaian government has approved a proposal to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years. The change, which aims to provide more time for policy implementation, will be subject to a national referendum in 2027.
Why it matters
Constitutional changes regarding term lengths significantly alter the political landscape and governance stability of a nation.
Ghana's government on Thursday accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term from four to five years.
This followed a review of the 1992 constitution by a committee set up last year by President John Dramani Mahama.
Other recommendations accepted by the government include extending Parliament’s tenure to match the new presidential term.
The government says that - given that transitions take time, as do elections, -- the extension will give administrations more time to implement their agendas.
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