Minority Blasts Mahama Over 'Constitutional Breach' as President, VP, Speaker Exit Country

May 13, 2025 - 10:14

Alexander Afenyo-Markin is the Minority Leader in Ghana's Parliament

Accra, Ghana - 13 May, 2025 - The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has expressed strong concerns over a perceived constitutional breach following the simultaneous absence of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin from the country.

According to the Minority, the absence of these key officials without the swearing-in of an Acting President violates Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution.

The situation arose when President Mahama attended the African Union Debt Conference in Togo, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang sought medical treatment in the UK, and Speaker Bagbin left the country on May 8.

The Minority argues that this leaves Ghana without a constitutionally designated Head of State, creating a vacuum of executive authority.

The Minority's concerns are compounded by the current suspension of the Chief Justice, which they claim means there is no legal authority to administer the oath of office to an Acting President.

In a statement released on Monday, May 12, 2025, the Minority accused the government of treating the Constitution as an "inconvenience" and deliberately disregarding the rule of law.

Read the Minority's statement below.