Top 10 constitutional recommendations accepted by Government in new reform proposals

Constitutional Review Committee proposes 5-year presidential term, 30-year age limit The government has also endorsed reforms aimed at strengthening political party democracy, expanding opportunities for Ghanaians with dual citizenship to hold public office, reforming the judiciary and setting constitutional timelines for resolving presidential election petitions.

Among the headline proposals are extending the presidential and parliamentary term from four to five years, lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 35 years, capping the number of ministers and Members of Parliament, requiring the President to pay taxes on salary and allowances, and introducing the election of all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).

The membership of the Supreme Court will be capped at 19 justices, comprising:The Chief JusticeEighteen (18) Supreme Court Justices NPP and NDC rallies Registered political parties will be required to provide members in good standing with equal voting rights in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates.