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The Constitution Review Committee (CRC) has proposed reducing the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates in Ghana from 40 to 30 years. This recommendation aims to increase youth participation in Ghana’s political landscape and align with global trends promoting youth engagement.
CRC Chairman, Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, emphasized that the proposal seeks to make the presidency more accessible to younger Ghanaians, encouraging active citizenship. The committee also suggests extending presidential terms from 4 to 5 years.
The proposal is part of Ghana’s ongoing constitutional review process, aiming to enhance governance and representation.
According to Prof. Prempeh, the Committee is proposing an amendment to Article 62(b) of the Constitution to make younger citizens eligible to contest the highest political office in the country, seeking to remove age-based barriers that limit access to leadership opportunities.
Beyond eligibility reforms, the Committee has also suggested amendments to Article 68(5) to ensure that the salary, allowances, and facilities enjoyed by the President are subject to taxation, in line with applicable tax laws.
Under the proposal, the President would also be required to pay indirect taxes on goods and services, including import duties, on the same basis as all other citizens.
“The Committee recommends an amendment to clauses (1) and (2) of Article 71 to provide that the salaries and allowances and the facilities and privileges available to persons holding public office generally, including the President and the holders of the other offices listed under clauses (1) and (2), shall be determined by the proposed Independent Public Emoluments Commission,” he stated.
