Ohene Kwame Frimpong, the MP for Asante Akyem North, and Ibrahimah Mohammed Zuwera, the MP for Salaga South, have jointly presented a Private Members’ Bill that aims to change Article 94 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to set a maximum age limit for parliamentary candidates.
The proposed legislation would effectively prohibit anyone over 65 from running for office in any seat by setting the age at 65.
The parliamentarians pointed out in a draft they sent to the Clerk of Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, that although the Constitution establishes a minimum age requirement of 21 for prospective MPs, it does not yet specify a maximum age limit.
They contended that the proposed amendment is strongly supported by changing democratic dynamics, increasing governance demands, and the need for increased legislative efficiency.
According to parts of the draft text, “Parliamentary duties require sustained physical stamina, cognitive agility, and responsiveness to complex policy challenges, including digital transformation, climate change, and global economic integration.”
The MPs went on to say that establishing a fair age limit will lower the dangers of age-related infirmity, assure consistent performance in legislative duties, and encourage organised leadership transitions within Parliament.
Additionally, they stated that the idea is in line with global best practices for enhancing institutional capacity.
Source: newsthemegh.com