Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has called for a review of Ghana’s military recruitment age limit, arguing that many capable and disciplined young people are unfairly disqualified due to restrictive age policies.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, the legislator said it was time for the nation to “re-examine” the maximum enlistment age for entry into the Ghana Armed Forces.
“I honestly believe it is time for our beloved nation to re-examine the maximum age for enlistment into our military services,” he wrote.
According to him, several Ghanaians in their 30s possess the physical fitness, discipline, and mental strength required to serve their country but are barred solely because of their age.
“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,” he added.
The Ningo-Prampram MP further noted that many advanced countries have successfully adopted higher enlistment age limits without compromising military standards.
“There is precedence across the world. I believe an upper limit of 35 years would serve our young people better,” he explained.
He urged policymakers and the Ghana Armed Forces to consider revising the enlistment policy to reflect modern realities and to give more qualified citizens the chance to serve.
“Let’s nurture their dreams and not kill it. For God and Country,” Sam George concluded.
As it stands, the official Ghana Armed Forces recruitment guidelines for the 2025 enlistment exercise set the maximum age as follows:
- Not more than 25 years for non-tradesmen, and
- Not more than 27 years for tradesmen.
Applicants must also be Ghanaian by birth, unmarried, medically fit, and meet academic qualifications, including BECE and WASSCE credits.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces has announced that the 2025 recruitment exercise will commence soon across all 16 regional capitals, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s defense and security system.
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