Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Lowering Presidential Age Limit from 40 to 30 Years

The Constitutional Review Committee has proposed a significant amendment to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, recommending that the minimum age required for a person to be eligible for election as President be lowered from 40 years to 30 years.

This recommendation, aimed at enhancing youth participation in national leadership, forms part of a broader review process intended to modernize the country’s constitutional framework in line with evolving democratic values and demographic trends.

According to the Committee, the current age threshold of 40 years has become increasingly restrictive, particularly in a country where the youth form a significant portion of the population.

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The proposal seeks to empower younger citizens with the legal opportunity to contribute to high-level governance and policymaking.

Advocates of the change argue that age should not be a barrier to leadership, especially when individuals in their early 30s already occupy critical roles in business, technology, and global diplomacy.

They believe reducing the age limit will inspire a new generation of leaders and foster greater political inclusion.

The recommendation is still subject to further stakeholder consultations and parliamentary approval before any constitutional amendment can take place.

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If adopted, it will mark a historic shift in Ghana’s democratic landscape and could set a precedent for broader reforms aimed at encouraging youth leadership across all levels of government.

Source: Joynews