Omanhene declares, “I am not NPP any more—I now fully support President Mahama’s third-term agenda.”

Mahama’s prior accomplishments in infrastructural development, educational policy, and economic changes, according to Omanhene, warrant another opportunity at leadership. He questioned if constitutional limitations should take precedence over popular desire, implying that if residents want skilled leadership in emergency situations, the law may need to change. His comments align with increasing conjecture over potential legal reforms, as some academics point out that constitutional amendments would theoretically be achievable through a parliamentary process and referendum.

Opponents, particularly those from the New Patriotic Party, maintain that changing term limits will jeopardise Ghana’s democratic protections, while supporters of Mahama see this as a chance to solve young unemployment and economic woes. Competing hashtags like #OmanheneSpeaks and #MahamaThirdTerm are circulating on social media, reflecting the country’s polarised views.

Although Mahama has not yet made a public response, experts think Omanhene’s remarks might be gauging public opinion before a potential political move. This support has raised the issue of constitutional flexibility and democratic resilience to the fore of Ghana’s political conversation, regardless of whether it develops into a wider campaign or stays a single voice.