The Minister for Communication, Digital Innovation and Technology, Samuel Nartey George, has called for a revision of the maximum age limit for enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces, describing the current policy as unfair to capable and physically fit individuals in their 30s.
His comments follow the ongoing Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise, which has sparked public debate over eligibility requirements, especially age restrictions.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Mr. George stated that Ghana needs to modernise its enlistment policies to match contemporary realities and provide equal opportunities for citizens willing 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 wrote.
I honestly believe it is time for our beloved Nation to re-examine the maximum age for enlistment into our military services.
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… pic.twitter.com/EKLyfOherF
— Sam ‘Dzata’ George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) October 8, 2025
“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.”
Joining the discussion, Majority Whip and MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, also expressed support for the proposal on X.
He noted that several party supporters had raised concerns about the existing age limit and cited examples from countries such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Nigeria, and the United States, where enlistment is permitted 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,” Mr. Dafeamekpor posted.
I have had many calls from our Party foot soldiers regarding the Army Recruitment & max age for prospective Applicants. They aren’t happy.
So I decided to look at some countries & their set standards in this matter.
These are my findings:
AFRICA:
1. Benin
Minimum: 21 for…— Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. (@etsedafeamekpor) October 8, 2025
Both lawmakers believe that increasing the age limit would not only create opportunities for more Ghanaians but also strengthen the Armed Forces with dedicated and experienced recruits.
Their call comes as the military continues its recruitment drive amid growing discussions about fairness, inclusivity, and the need to update recruitment policies to reflect modern national security demands.
Source: Adomonline
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