The Government of Ghana has accepted a proposal to extend the presidential term of office from four years to five years and lower the minimum age for presidential candidates to 35 years as part of a broader package of constitutional reforms.
The announcement was made on Thursday by Justice Minister Dominic Ayine, who said the government had adopted key recommendations from the Constitutional Review Committee aimed at strengthening governance and expanding political participation.
According to the proposal, the presidential term would increase from four to five years while maintaining the existing two-term limit. The minimum age requirement for presidential candidates would also be reduced from 40 years to 35 years, allowing younger Ghanaians to contest the nation's highest office.
The proposed reforms are intended to provide governments with more time to implement long-term development programmes while encouraging greater youth participation in national leadership. Supporters argue that a longer tenure could improve policy continuity, although the proposal has also generated public debate over democratic accountability.
The recommendations are not yet law. They must undergo Ghana's constitutional amendment process, including parliamentary consideration and, where required, approval through a national referendum before they can take effect.
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