Accra: The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the Constitutional Review Committee's recommendation to extend Ghana's presidential and parliamentary terms from four years to five years. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on July 30, 2026, he explained that the move would provide the government in office more time to implement their policies before the general elections.
According to Ghana Web, Dr Ayine elaborated on the rationale behind the decision, stating that under the current four-year cycle, the early months of every administration are consumed by transition matters. Furthermore, the final year is largely consumed by elections. A five-year term is seen as a more realistic time frame for the formulation, implementation, and assessment of government policy.
The Constitutional Review Committee also proposed that the tenure of Members of Parliament be extended to five years, while capping their number at 300. This extension aims to align the parliamentary tenure with the presidential term, ensuring a more streamlined and efficient legislative process.