Government Backs Five-Year Presidential Term
Ghana’s government has accepted a recommendation to extend the presidential (and parliamentary) term from four to five years to allow more effective governance time. It also supports lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates to 35. Draft amendment bills are expected by October 2026, with a referendum planned for 2027 requiring strong voter approval.f893ce
Ghana’s government has accepted a recommendation to extend the presidential (and parliamentary) term from four to five years to allow more effective governance time. It also supports lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates to 35. Draft amendment bills are expected by October 2026, with a referendum planned for 2027 requiring strong voter approval.f893ce
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