Mahama Third Term Poll – 65% Support President’s Decision Not to Seek Third Term – Global InfoAnalytics Poll

Mahama third-term poll results released by Global InfoAnalytics have revealed that a majority of Ghanaians support President John Dramani Mahama’s decision not to seek a third term in office, reinforcing public confidence in Ghana’s constitutional two-term presidential limit.

According to the nationwide survey published on July 27, 2026, 65% of respondents agreed with President Mahama’s decision not to contest for a third term, while 27% disagreed. Another 8% said they had no opinion.

The findings come amid ongoing public discussions over whether President Mahama should be persuaded to remain in office beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms.

When respondents were asked whether they supported calls from some individuals urging the President to seek a third term, public opinion appeared more divided. The survey found that 50% opposed such calls, while 40% supported them. The remaining 10% were undecided.

The results indicate that although a significant majority support President Mahama’s commitment to respecting Ghana’s Constitution, a sizeable minority would still welcome efforts to persuade him to extend his stay in office.

The Mahama third term poll was conducted between July 15 and July 24, 2026, using Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI).

Global InfoAnalytics said it initially targeted 9,242 registered voters, with 7,761 respondents completing the survey, representing an impressive 84% response rate.

The study covered all 16 regions of Ghana, with participants selected from the 2024 Electoral Commission voters’ register through probability random sampling using regional quota limits.

According to the research firm, the survey carries a 99% confidence level and a margin of error of ±1.5 percentage points.

Global InfoAnalytics explained that the exercise forms part of a longitudinal tracking study, where the same group of respondents will be interviewed every two months to monitor changes in public opinion over time. This differs from its quarterly national polls, which combine online and face-to-face interviews across randomly selected constituencies.

The findings are expected to fuel further discussions on constitutional governance and presidential term limits, an issue that continues to shape political discourse across several African democracies.

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution limits presidents to two four-year terms, a provision widely regarded as one of the foundations of the country’s democratic stability and peaceful transfer of power since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1993.

President Mahama has consistently maintained that he has no intention of seeking a third term, reaffirming his commitment to protecting Ghana’s Constitution and strengthening democratic governance