The Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Samuel Nartey George, and South Dayi MP and Majority Chief-Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor have called for an upward review of the maximum age for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces. According to the duo the current limit of 25 years disqualifies capable and physically fit individuals in their 30s.
The remarks by the lawmakers come amidst ongoing debate on social media on eligibility criteria since the enlistment announcement by the Ghana Armed Forces.
In a post on Facebook on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Mr. George urged Ghana to relax the restrictions on age to reflect changing times and opportunities for citizens eager to serve.
“I honestly believe it is time for our beloved nation to re-examine the maximum age for enlistment into our military services,” he posted.
According to the Ningo-Prampram MP, there are many people above the maximum age of 25 who are willing and ready to serve the country and thus must not be denied the chance.
“There are people in their 30s who are physically fit and sound enough to serve their nation. We must not deny them this opportunity simply because of their age. There is precedence across the world. I believe an upper limit of 35 years would serve our young people better. Let’s nurture their dreams and not kill it.”
Majority Whip and MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor also supported the call by his colleague. Taking to X he revealed that many party supporters had raised concerns about the current age limit and shared comparative data showing that several countries—including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria, and even the United States—allow enlistment well into one’s 30s or beyond.
“In Ghana, we can extend our age limit to say 35 or even 40 years, depending on medical fitness and non-combatant roles. We need new ways of doing things. For God and Country,” Dafeamekpor argued.
