Criticism Mounts Against Mahama Over Third-Term Bid and Galamsey Crisis

On December 24, 2025, political tensions in Ghana escalated as MP Alexander Akwasi Acquah publicly condemned the notion of a third-term bid for President John Dramani Mahama, labeling the proponents as "greedy and selfish politicians." Acquah urged Mahama to conclude his second term gracefully, emphasizing that pursuing an extension would contravene the Ghanaian Constitution. He also criticized the current government's handling of the economy and alleged involvement in illegal mining activities that are detrimental to the environment.

Simultaneously, Kwesi Botchway Jr. echoed concerns regarding Mahama's administration, specifically targeting the worsening illegal mining crisis, known locally as galamsey. Botchway accused the President and high-ranking officials within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to uphold campaign promises to combat galamsey, which has increasingly encroached upon residential areas and schools, posing a significant threat to public health and economic security. He called for transparency regarding ongoing investigations into NDC executives linked to the illegal mining activities, underscoring the urgent need for action to address this national security issue.