From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 1m 50s
Ghana Power Shift 2026
Ghana's term-limited president faces 2028 election with no candidate.
In brief
Ghana's term-limited president faces 2028 election with no candidate. Ghana's president John Mahama cannot run again in 2028 as the NDC has not chosen a new presidential candidate. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Ghana Politics 2026
Ghana has 34.4 million people in West Africa, per 2026 official projection.
Current President
John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress holds office since 7 January 2025.
Parliament Split
The NDC holds 185 of 276 seats; the NPP holds 87 in Parliament.
Opposition Move
The NPP elected John Boadu national chairman on 3 October 2026.
Term Limits
Mahama cannot run again in 2028 as he served two terms under the constitution.
NDC Candidate Gap
The NDC has not named its 2028 presidential candidate as of 8 October 2026.
Constitutional Review
The review committee found the two-term limit applies whether terms are consecutive.
Presidential Election
The next presidential election is due in late 2028 with swearing-in on 7 January 2029.
Opposition Leadership
Mahamudu Bawumia is the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate with 56% support.
NDC Internal Issues
The NDC faces internal division as its national officer elections are ongoing.
Chief Justice Change
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was removed in September 2025; Paul Baffoe-Bonnie now serves.
BRICS Application
Ghana's government applied to join BRICS on 6 October 2026.
Economic Data
Ghana's inflation is 5.2% in September 2026 with economic growth at 6.0% in 2025.
US Travel Advisory
The US State Department rates Ghana at Level 2 for travel caution in July 2026.
Constitutional Reform
The government proposed five-year presidential terms and a presidential vote in November 2027.
2028 Election Timeline
The next presidential election is scheduled for late 2028 with a 2029 swearing-in.
The short version
Ghana's president John Mahama cannot run again in 2028 as the NDC has not chosen a new presidential candidate.
