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NDC Council of Elders dismisses reports of meeting with John Mahama on third term
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Dr. Christine Amoako-Nuamah, a member of the National Democratic Congress NDC Council of Elders, has refuted claims that the council met with President John Dramani Mahama to discuss an alleged third-term agenda. Speaking on Citi FM on June 3, 2026, Dr. Amoako-Nuamah stated she was unaware of any such meeting. She clarified that the Council of Elders acts as an advisory body, offering guidance and counsel to the party, rather than dictating decisions or preventing individuals from pursuing political ambitions. She emphasized that the council's role is to provide direction based on their experience and not to block anyone from seeking office. This comes amidst reports from the Herald Newspaper suggesting that President Mahama, in a purported meeting with NDC elders, reiterated his opposition to a third presidential term, affirming his commitment to Ghana's constitutional two-term limit.
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