Mahama’s Alleged Third Term: A Baseless Fabrication – Mustapha Gbande Hits Back at NPP
Deputy NDC General Secretary Labels NPP’s Allegations as Groundless, Accuses Opposition of Undermining the Judiciary and Distracting from Key Constitutional Issues
- Gbande denies any third-term ambition by Mahama
- He accuses the NPP of politicizing the Chief Justice’s suspension to stir fear
- Warns that NPP’s actions risk damaging Ghana’s judiciary and democratic institutions
Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has strongly rebuked the opposition NPP for spreading unfounded rumors about a supposed third-term bid by former President John Mahama.
Speaking in an interview Gbande accused the NPP of fueling “rumor-mongering and paranoia,” claiming that their tactics are an attempt to instill fear about an issue that doesn’t exist.
Gbande dismissed the claims, asserting that the NPP’s latest allegations are nothing more than a desperate distraction from more pressing issues, including the legal and constitutional processes they oppose but cannot stop.
He accused the NPP of attempting to politically undermine the ongoing constitutional suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, suggesting that they are dragging Mahama into a false narrative.
When asked directly about Mahama’s alleged third term, Gbande countered, “Why are we even having this conversation? Is it the NPP’s job to interpret the Constitution?” He further criticized the NPP for politicizing the matter and warned that their actions risk doing more harm to the judiciary and undermining public trust in its independence.
Gbande also pointed out the NPP’s hypocrisy, questioning why they were now concerned about statements from NDC figures while ignoring media personalities from their own camp who had earlier contributed to the controversy.
He emphasized that the protest staged by NPP supporters in Accra, despite their claims of constitutional threats, was a demonstration of their right to free speech guaranteed by the same Constitution they allege is under siege.
Gbande urged the NPP to stop spreading unfounded fears and respect the legal processes, asserting that their actions would only lead to further political and institutional damage.
He concluded by calling on the NPP to allow the judicial process to unfold without dragging the judiciary into partisan politics.
