As the debate surrounding the stance of the 1992 Constitution on former President Mahama, putting himself up for future election drags on, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, has made it clear the laws does not support his presidential ambition.
Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, has been vociferous on the matter ever since he indicated he is preparing to send the case to the Supreme Court for explanations.
In an interview with Peacefmonline.com, the NPP Chairman stated that his basic understanding of Article 66 as contained in the Constitution puts former President Mahama in a position that makes his future presidential ambition obscure.
“Mahama’s presidential ambition has been killed and buried by several articles in the 1992 Constitution. Since he rode on the ticket of the NDC to be President, he must know that he has completed his tenure as stipulated in the Constitution and can not come back for re-election on the ticket of the same party”, Chairman Wontumi said.
Mr. Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi further explained that the matter of former President Mahama even gets complicated with the clauses contained in Article 68 of the Constitution.
According to him, the former President is currently enjoying the retirement benefits accorded to all living former Presidents, and for that reason, can’t take advantage of the clause knowing very well it doesn’t support his future presidential ambition.
Citing article 68 (3) and (4), Chairman Wontumi noted that the gratuity former President Mahama has taken home as prescribed by Parliament can not be taken for granted.
“Mahama can’t eat his cake and have it back. The rule doesn’t allow him to do that. If he is now a former President, he must accept that position in humility “, Chairman Wontumi advised.
Article 68 (3) and (4) respectively states that:
(3) The President shall receive such salary, allowances and facilities as may be prescribed by Parliament on the recommendations of the committee referred to in article 71 of this Constitution.
(4) On leaving office, the President shall receive a gratuity in addition to pension, equivalent to his salary and other allowances and facilities prescribed by Parliament in accordance with clause (3) of this article.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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GHANA 'BETE BOBOLE BOBO'. IT IS ONLY IN GHANA THAT PENSIONERS CAN BOUNCE BACK TO BECOME CIVIL SERVANTS.
Why are this gutter journalist gratifying this bafoon who doesn't know his left from right? If he was qualified for election 2016 what has changed? I don't blame the journalist because they have to do this to keep their stiped from him
You are very right.
Google and read the following article "Can ex-Presidets run for office in Ghana? A constitutional analysis". Brilliant article that says it all. If you are voted out of power after 4-year term you better stay out of politics if you love your country.
How Can NPP illiterate like Wuntomi understand the constitution and it provisions. Someone is misleading him. He should see Nana AKUFFO ADO for help. Allah willing Mahama will be President AGAIN.
NPP illiteracy. I now understand A-Plus
Chairman Wontumi has shown his ignorance of the Constitution and some who refuse to even download a copy of our constitution and read it are also ignorantly supporting him. Let me do you a favour. Article 60 (6)and (7)reads: (6) Whenever the President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice-President shall assume office as President for the unexpired term of office of the President with effect from the date of the death, resignation or removal of the President. (7) Where the unexpired term served by the Vice-President under clause (6) of this article exceeds half the term of a President, the Vice-President is subsequently only eligible to serve one full term as President. So let me ask you, when the late president died, Mahama wasn't even president for one (1) year before elections was organised.
Smoothness level
Hi ***barred word*** Mahama is dead and gone don’t bother about him.Dont make him an item he’s very greedy and wasting tax payers money.
If you care to know, npp illiterates interpreting the constitution to suit their own agenda that will never ever hold, Mahama has contested and won only one election, this is no brainer.