Wayoosi Begs John Mahama to Run For President in 2028, Calls Him Second Kwame Nkrumah
- Actor Wayoosi has called on John Dramani Mahama to consider changing his mind about running for president in 2028
- Mahama, who is currently serving his second term, has shut down rumours of any plans to amend Ghana's constitution
- However, Wayoosi believes the country's future is on the line and said a third term as the president was 'non-negotiable'
Ghanaian actor Joseph Osei, popularly known as Wayoosi, has courted attention online with his latest appeal to John Mahama regarding his future.
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The actor, in a video he shared on social media, called on John Dramani Mahama to change his mind about running for president for the third time.
According to Wayoosi, who is a staunch supporter of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama is Ghana's best bet for the future.
In his passionate appeal, he compared Mahama to Ghana's first prime minister, Kwame Nkrumah, and stated that his third term was crucial for the country's future.
"The country is crying for you. It needs your help. You have two-thirds of the parliament. Use the opportunity to amend the constitution and run for a third term," Wayoosi said.
During his appeal, Wayoosi referenced John Mahama's appearance and address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
He claimed that the president's profound speech about global immigration laws by the West had influenced the US to reverse its visa sanctions against Ghana.
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"If you don't consider this, there could be demonstrations across Ghana urging you to run for a third term," he added.
Ghana's 1992 Constitution stipulates presidential terms as four years, with an individual serving a maximum of two terms.
Speculations of running for a third term began when minority leader and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, alleged on May 1, 2025, that Mahama had an agenda to be president for more than eight years.
The President has shut down the speculations, reaffirming his commitment to Ghana's constitutional order.
Reactions to Wayoosi's appeal to President Mahama
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
@nii_jamesbond said:
"But true oooo…..if by December 2027 the dollar doesn’t cross 15cedis, 3 top politicians from NPP are in jail, all road projects started in 2025 are completed and the Ministers stay below 60, and galamsey is banned, Charlie, we will force Mahama to go for 3rd term. He should wait."
@qwame_frimpong remarked:
"🤣🤣Bro tasted politics money and he is on his knees begging, it's not him mmom politics money too sweet."
@kwahuman commented:
"That is how it starts. Soon the momentum will gather... There will be a constitutional amendment."
Kumasi traders support Mahama's third term agenda
YEN.com.gh also reported that a group of traders from the Ashanti Region, particularly from Kumasi, had declared unwavering support for President Mahama, should he decide to run again.
The Kumasi traders said they were impressed with his performance in the first five months of his second term and would rally behind him if he chose to stand again, which remains unlikely to happen.
Speaking at the press conference, the traders claimed former President Nana Akufo-Addo could not do what President Mahama had done in his first five months in office over eight years in power.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
