Consider midterm election if you want to extend presidential term from four to five years — Akyem Muosohene

Chief of Akyem Muoso Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman says extending the presidential and parliamentary term from four to five years without putting measures to check accountability may be catastrophic to Ghana's young democracy.

Speaking at the 2026 YENSOM FESTIVAL of the Chiefs and people of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman indicated that one year term of non-performing President could be disastrously long nightmare and detrimental to Ghanaians.

He said, "On the other hand, a five year term with two term tenure for a perfectly performing president could be short-lived for Ghanaians.

According to Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman, in order to ensure accountability and safeguard Ghana's development, it is incumbent to introduce a midterm election in Ghana to reduce or increase the powers of the executive if we intend to stick to the constitutional review committee's proposal for a five year term.

' If you have a bad president, one year can be hell, but if you have a good president, five years may not even be enough. We should introduce the midterm elections to enable voters to either reduce or maintain the executive powers depending on the president's performance. Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman noted.

The Muosohene proposed that if the five year term is to be adopted, then the country should hold a midterm election in the middle of the five years. This election will determine the fate of the president as to whether they will continue to control the legislation or it will slip to the opposition party. The election will also determine the mood of the citizens as to how the president is performing.

He says this arrangement will ensure that a president does not abuse powers or make decisions that will have dire consequences on the nation.

Touching on matters related to the development of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman indicated that the Muoso ten years development plan launched in the year 2025 is in motion.

He indicated that about 40% of the plan spanning infrastructure development, security, education, sanitation, and reclamation, among others, have been realised.

According to Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman, a fully furnished police station has been completed.

He said that beyond the completion of the ultramodern police station, several other projects are at various stages of completion.

Those under various stages of completion include an ultramodern KG school block, coommunity shops and guest house, a 26-seater public toilet facility with shower bathrooms, a 16-seater public toilet facility with shower bathrooms and a 5,000-seater ultramodern community centre with a large parking lot 'Nananom, these projects represent more than physical structures.

They are part of our commitment to building a community where people can live with dignity, where children can learn in better surroundings and where opportunities can be created for the benefit of all' Osabarima Dr Owusu

He said the construction of the Muoso Palace and the proposed Muoso Senior High School are yet to be commenced under the ten year development plan.