Is four years long enough to transform a nation? That is the question at the heart of a new recommendation from the Constitutional Review Committee. On Monday, Chairman Prof. Prempeh formally suggested moving to a five-year presidential term during a presentation at Jubilee House.

The logic is simple: Policy continuity. By extending the term, the committee believes presidents can focus more on administration and less on campaigning. While full details remain under wraps, Prof. Prempeh was quick to address potential critics, stating that the proposal is designed to promote efficiency without sacrificing democratic oversight.

The President has welcomed the report, but the final word will likely rest with the public. As these reforms move toward a potential national debate, the focus shifts to whether this “stability” will be embraced by the electorate.