By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, Honourable O.K Frimpong together with his colleague MP for Salaga South, Honourable Zuwera Ibrahimah Mohammed have initiated Private Member’s Bill to amend Article 94 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana.
This amendment seek to introduce maximum age requirement of 65 years for qualification and eligibility as Member of Parliament in the country.
It may be recalled that Honourable Ohene Kwame Frimpong on 10th February, 2026 presented to Parliament a Private Member’s Bill to amend Political Parties ACT 2000 (ACT 574) in order to introduce campaign financial regime, and to provide for financial related matters.
The purpose was to regulate the source of campaign funds for MPs to ensure transparency and legality apart from establishing limits on campaign contributions and expenditures.
This time around he has joined heads with Hon. Zuwera Ibrahimah Mohammed to seek another constitutional review and amendment.
It is on records that Article 94 of Ghana’s Constitution sets the qualification for a person to be elected as an MP including a minimum age requirement of 21 years. However, it doesn’t provide a maximum age limit.
The two hardworking MPs on their proposals presented to the Clerk of Parliament on 10th March, 2026 want the critical issue to be looked at.
They believe Ghana has a predominantly youthful population and that introducing a maximum age requirement would give more opportunities for the younger leader apart from improving generational representation in Parliament.
The introduction of the maximum age requirement, the two MPs believe, would further strengthen democratic legitimacy by aligning leadership demographic with population structure.
“The proposal bill seek to modernise Parliament eligibility standard in line with demographic realities, institutional performance consideration and democratic renewal principles”
“By introducing a maximum age requirement, Ghana will reinforce accountable governance while promoting intergenerational equity and sustainable political leadership” were contained in their proposals to Parliament.
