The running mate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the 2024 general elections, Wayoe Ghanamanti, has filed a formal petition to Parliament seeking the impeachment of President John Dramani Mahama.
Ghanamanti announced the move in a statement on Sunday, stating that the petition calls on the Speaker of Parliament to initiate proceedings to remove the President from office. He alleges that President Mahama has engaged in constitutional violations and acts that, in his view, warrant impeachment under Article 69 of the 1992 Constitution.
According to Ghanamanti, the petition outlines instances of what he describes as “abuse of executive power and breach of public trust,” accusing the President of decisions that undermine Ghana’s democratic and governance principles. While details of the allegations have not yet been made public, Ghanamanti insists that his action is a patriotic duty to defend the Constitution and preserve democratic accountability.
He further argued that no individual, including the President, should be above the law or shielded from constitutional scrutiny. “We cannot preach democracy and fail to uphold the rule of law when it matters most,” Ghanamanti stated. “This petition is not politically motivated; it is a call for transparency and accountability from the highest office in the land.”
Sources within Parliament confirmed receipt of the petition, which is expected to be reviewed in accordance with parliamentary procedure. Under Article 69, the Speaker is mandated to determine whether the petition meets the constitutional threshold before referring it to the Chief Justice for the possible establishment of a committee to investigate the claims.
So far, there has been no official response from the Presidency or the ruling party regarding the petition. However, political observers suggest that the move could spark heated debate within Parliament and across the political landscape, particularly given the timing of Mahama’s first year in office since returning to power in January 2025.
Analysts note that impeachment proceedings against a sitting president are rare and often politically charged, requiring substantial evidence and parliamentary consensus before any motion can progress. Some political commentators have questioned the CPP’s motives, citing the party’s limited representation in Parliament, while others have praised Ghanamanti’s boldness in invoking constitutional provisions for accountability.
Public reaction has been mixed, with sections of social media praising the initiative as a sign of democratic maturity, while others dismiss it as a publicity stunt aimed at reviving the CPP’s political relevance.
As the Speaker of Parliament reviews the petition, attention now turns to how lawmakers across the political divide will respond. If admitted, the process could set in motion one of Ghana’s most consequential constitutional tests in recent history.
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