Presidential Term to be Extended to Six Years

The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Churches Worldwide, Bishop N.A. Tackie-Yarboi, believes Ghana should rethink the current four-year presidential mandate. He argues that allowing a government only one full term before facing another election undermines long-term planning and strong policy decisions.

During a conversation on Starr Chat with broadcaster Bola Ray, Bishop Tackie-Yarboi explained that the present system pressures leaders to shift focus toward re-election campaigns just when they should be taking decisive action. In his view, a six-year term would give political parties enough time to initiate and complete the developmental goals they promise voters.

He referenced similar proposals made in the past, including calls during the era of President John Agyekum Kufuor, stressing that additional years in office could help leaders act more boldly without the fear of losing power too quickly.

Nonetheless, the Bishop emphasized that any change in the length of presidential terms must be balanced with measures to prevent complacency. He noted that overly lengthy stays in power can embolden leaders to relax on accountability and performance standards.

Discussions about extending Ghana’s presidential term limit have resurfaced periodically over the years, and his latest remarks add weight to a continuing national debate on how best to structure political governance for improved results.

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