Chief of Akyem Muoso Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman said that extending Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary terms from four to five years without a mid‑term election could be catastrophic for the country’s young democracy. Speaking at the 2026 YENSOM FESTIVAL of the Chiefs and people of Akyem Muoso, the chief warned that a one‑year term for a non‑performing president would be a disastrous nightmare, while a five‑year term for a perfectly performing president could still be short‑lived for Ghanaians.
He added, "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." The chief proposed that a mid‑term election held midway through a five‑year term would decide whether the president continues to control legislation or whether power shifts to the opposition, thereby reflecting the mood of the citizenry and safeguarding national development.
Osabarima Dr Owusu Beyeeman also highlighted progress under Akyem Muoso’s ten‑year development plan launched in 2025, noting that about 40 % of projects spanning infrastructure, security, education, sanitation and reclamation have been realised. A fully furnished police station, an ultramodern KG school block, community shops, a guest house, public toilet facilities and a 5,000‑seater community centre with a large parking lot are among the completed and ongoing works. The Muoso Palace and the proposed Muoso Senior High School remain pending.
In closing, the chief stressed that the proposed mid‑term election would prevent abuse of power and ensure that presidential decisions do not have dire consequences for the nation.
