Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, and Salaga South MP Ibrahimah Mohammed Zuwera have jointly introduced a Private Members’ Bill seeking to amend Article 94 of the 1992 Constitution to establish a maximum age limit for candidates aspiring to contest parliamentary seats.
The proposed legislation recommends a cap of 65 years, aiming to bar individuals above this age from standing for election in any constituency.
In a draft submitted to the Clerk of Parliament on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the MPs noted that while the Constitution currently sets a minimum age of 21 for parliamentary eligibility, it does not provide for an upper age limit.
According to them, evolving governance demands, democratic transitions, and the need to enhance legislative efficiency justify the proposed review.
“Parliamentary duties require sustained physical stamina, cognitive agility, and responsiveness to complex policy challenges, including digital transformation, climate change, and global economic integration,” the draft states.
As part of their justification, they argued that introducing a reasonable maximum age threshold would help maintain consistent performance in legislative duties, mitigate risks associated with age-related incapacity, and encourage a more structured transition of leadership within Parliament.
The MPs further indicated that the proposal aligns with international best practices in institutional capacity building.
