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Ghana's Presidential-Term Reform Referendum

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DevelopingNext check : A national referendum on the proposed constitutional amendments, planned alongside the 2027 District Assembly Elections.

Where it stands

Ghana’s government has proposed constitutional reforms, including extending presidential terms from four years to five, for voters to decide in a referendum. The proposals emerged from a constitutional review committee assembled by President John Mahama in 2025; the referendum outcome and the proposals’ ultimate disposition remain open.

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    1. Update 1Ghana backs five-year presidency for future leaders

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      Ghana backs five-year presidency for future leaders

      Accra backs five-year terms for future presidents, a lower age limit and elected local chiefs — but no date for the constitutional vote.

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      • No referendum date, question wording, or sequencing has been made public in the excerpts.
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    History

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    Who's involved

    People

    • Dominic Akuritinga AyineGhanaian politician1 report
    • Felix Kwakye OfosuGhanaian politician1 report
    • John MahamaPresident of the Republic of Ghana1 report

    Places

    • GhanaGhana1 report
    • The Flagstaff HouseThe Flagstaff House, Accra, Ghana1 report

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