Former Tema East Member of Parliament, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover says President John Dramani Mahama already knows who is likely to succeed him as leader of the National Democratic Congress when his current term ends in 2028.
Mr Glover made the remarks after President Mahama recently dismissed suggestions that he could seek a third term in office, reaffirming his commitment to the constitutional limit on presidential tenure.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana with Moro Awudu, the New Patriotic Party National Organiser hopeful commended the President for ruling out any attempt to remain in office beyond his mandate.
He described the decision as a sign of democratic leadership and said it would help preserve national unity.
According to Mr Glover, discussions have already begun within the NDC over who could emerge as the party’s next presidential candidate.
He mentioned several prominent figures who are widely seen as potential contenders, including Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Haruna Iddrisu, Julius Debrah, Professor Joshua Alabi and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
“There is already intense competition over who will succeed the President,” Mr Glover said. “Many people are positioning themselves for the future, but the President himself knows who will succeed him.”
He contrasted the situation with that of the NPP, insisting that his party had settled on its preferred candidate ahead of the next election cycle.
“For us, we have Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and we will market him well,” he said. “Leadership is not about religion. It is about capacity, vision and the skills needed to govern the country.”
Mr Glover said President Mahama’s decision to reject any discussion of a third term should be welcomed by Ghanaians, arguing that it would help avoid political uncertainty and strengthen democratic governance.
He added that the President’s stance demonstrated a commitment to national unity and the democratic principles that underpin Ghana’s constitutional order.
