President John Dramani Mahama has delivered a blunt rejection of calls for a third presidential term, insisting the Constitution of Ghana is not open to debate or manipulation.

His comments follow a Supreme Court suit filed last week by two persons seeking an interpretation of Article 66(2). The provision clearly states: "a person shall not be elected to hold office as President of Ghana for more than two terms."

The plaintiffs argue that serving two non-consecutive terms should not bar a President from seeking a third.

Mahama reacts to suits seeking Supreme Court interpretation of presidential term limits

Speaking in the Volta Region, President Mahama dismissed the case and the arguments behind it.

"Let me be very clear. The Constitution is not ambiguous. It is exactly what it says," Mahama stated.

"I have read Article 66 over and over. A president is limited to two terms. Full stop. Those who have gone to the Supreme Court are free to do so. That is their right. But my position is clear and it will not change."

He added that Ghanaians had entrusted him with one final mandate, and he would not be distracted by what he called "unnecessary constitutional gymnastics."

"The people of Ghana gave me one additional term. My job is to work and deliver on that trust, not to look for a third term. The matter is settled," he said.

This is the strongest statement yet from President Mahama on the issue.

He has previously said he has "no interest" in a third term and that Ghana’s democracy must be protected by respecting constitutional limits.