A new nationwide opinion poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has found that a clear majority of Ghanaian voters support President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to seek a third term in office.
The Global InfoAnalytics poll on Mahama’s third term indicates that 65 per cent of respondents agree with the President’s decision to rule out any attempt to remain in office beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms.
The survey, released on July 27, 2026, showed that 27 per cent of respondents disagreed with Mahama’s decision, while eight per cent said they had no opinion.
Also read:Â NPP General Secretary race: Dr China pitches bold welfare plan for grassroots
The findings come amid intermittent public debate over whether President Mahama should be persuaded to seek a third term despite Ghana’s constitutional two-term presidential limit.
Mahama’s third term
While the majority of respondents support President Mahama’s own decision not to seek a third term, the poll revealed a more closely divided opinion when voters were asked about calls by some individuals for him to extend his stay in office.
According to the survey, 50 per cent of voters said they disagreed with calls for Mahama to seek a third term.
However, 40 per cent supported such calls, while the remaining 10 per cent were undecided.
The results suggest that although a significant majority of Ghanaians approve of President Mahama’s decision to respect the constitutional term limit, a sizeable minority would still support efforts to persuade him to continue in office beyond his current mandate.
The survey was conducted between July 15 and July 24, 2026, using computer-assisted telephone interviews (CATI).
Global InfoAnalytics said 9,242 registered voters were initially targeted for the study, with 7,761 respondents completing the questionnaire.
This represents an 84 per cent response rate.
The Global InfoAnalytics poll covered all 16 regions of Ghana, with the sample drawn from the 2024 Electoral Commission voters’ register.
The research firm said it used probability random sampling with regional quota limits for the exercise.
According to Global InfoAnalytics, the survey has a 99 per cent confidence level and a margin of error of plus or minus 1.5 percentage points.
Changes in public opinion
Global InfoAnalytics explained that the latest survey forms part of a longitudinal tracking study designed to monitor changes in public opinion over time.
Under the initiative, the same group of respondents will be surveyed every two months to assess shifts in public sentiment on key national issues.
The research firm said this approach differs from its regular national tracking polls, which are conducted quarterly through online and face-to-face interviews across randomly selected constituencies.
The findings are expected to fuel further discussions about constitutional governance, presidential term limits and Ghana’s democratic development.
Two-Term presidential limit
Ghana’s 1992 Constitution limits presidents to two four-year terms in office.
The constitutional provision is widely regarded as one of the key pillars of Ghana’s democratic stability and peaceful transfer of political power since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1993.
President Mahama has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of seeking a third term.
He has maintained that he remains committed to upholding Ghana’s Constitution and strengthening the country’s democratic institutions.
The latest Global InfoAnalytics poll therefore provides fresh insight into public opinion on presidential term limits, with the majority of respondents backing Mahama’s stated decision to leave office after completing the constitutionally permitted terms.