Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie Files Supreme Court Suit Seeking Constitutional Interpretation on Mahama's Eligibility
Private legal practitioner and journalist Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie has filed a fresh action at the Supreme Court seeking a constitutional interpretation that could determine whether President John Dramani Mahama is eligible to seek a third term in office.
<h1><br></h1><p>The suit asks the apex court to interpret provisions of Articles 66 and 68 of the 1992 Constitution relating to presidential term limits. Mr. Kuranchie argues that a president who has served two non-consecutive terms should not automatically be barred from contesting again, and is asking the court to clarify whether the Constitution permits another bid under such circumstances.</p><p>According to court documents, the action seeks declaratory reliefs on the interpretation of the constitutional provisions governing presidential tenure. The case is expected to reignite debate over presidential term limits and the intended meaning of the Constitution's two-term restriction.</p><p>This is not the first time Mr. Kuranchie has initiated constitutional proceedings involving President Mahama. In 2023, he challenged Mr. Mahama's eligibility to contest the 2024 presidential election, but the Supreme Court dismissed the action.</p><p>Legal experts say the latest suit is likely to attract considerable public interest because any interpretation by the Supreme Court would have significant implications for Ghana's constitutional and electoral jurisprudence. However, the filing of the case does not alter the existing constitutional position, and President Mahama remains subject to the law until the court delivers its judgment.</p><p>The Supreme Court is yet to fix a date for hearing the matter.</p><p>Photo credit: Ghanaian Times, Mr. Kenneth Agei Kuranchie</p>
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