Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, has called for the re-examination of the maximum age for enlistment into Ghana’s military services.
According to Sam George, there are people in their 30s who are physically fit and sound enough to serve their Nation.
He highlighted that a maximum age for enlistment of 35 years would serve our young people better.
In a post on X, Sam George 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 their age.
There is a 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.
For God and Country”, he added.
It must be noted that Ghana’s maximum age for enlistment into Ghana’s military services is not more than 25 years and not more than 27 years for tradesmen.
Sam George’s calls come following the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) announcement of the commencement of the 2025 enlistment and recruitment across all 16 regional capitals of the country.
The recruitment process has been officially published in state-owned newspapers, including the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times.
According to the GAF, the decentralised recruitment is aimed at offering equal opportunity to all eligible applicants, regardless of location.
GAF, in an earlier press release issued on Monday, September 29, stated, “The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform the general public that the 2025 Enlistment/Recruitment? Enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces will commence in the coming days at all the regional capitals of the 16 Regions of the country. This approach offers equal opportunity for all potential applicants in the entire country,
The enlistment/recruitment exercise will be announced through the official Ghana Armed Forces platforms such as gafonline.mil.gh, gafrecruitment.mil.gh, in addition to the Daily Graphic and the Ghanaian Times newspapers”.
The statement further added, “The general Public is kindly informed that any purported recruitment links on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp or any other social media platforms inviting people for protocol recruitment is a scam and should be ignored.
Additionally, no such enlistment/recruitment invitation will emanate from any member of the Ghana Armed Forces or its High Command and should be ignored as well.
The Ghana Armed Forces counts on the cooperation of the general public in this endeavour”.
Also, the Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has announced the government’s plans to commence the recruitment of 12,000 personnel into the Ghana Armed Forces over the next three years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s military and defence capabilities.
Brogya Genfi added that as part of the president’s dedication to fairness in the distribution of opportunities, the price of application forms has been slashed by 40% and the recruitment processes will be held at all regional levels.
Hon. Genfi stressed that recruitment into the GAF “is not for sale and will never be for sale,” warning against fraudulent syndicates exploiting the process.
Meanwhile, some Ghanaians have reacted to Sam George’s comments, saying, “Great idea, Honourable, but military age limits exist for good reason. Long-term readiness peaks in the 20s. After that, performance and endurance gradually dip; it’s not unfair, it’s just physiology.
People in their 30s can still be strong and disciplined. But the army looks at long-term service, recovery, and adaptability. It’s not about denying dreams, it’s about keeping the force at its sharpest. Good morning, honourable”.
“Nyame Nhyira wo… I have successfully gone through the enlistment process (2017/18 and the recent Backlogs before the election), we were told we will be called for letters. Hmm .. till now we are still home and now age is catching us up. In God we Trust”, Another netizen stated.
Additionally, a netizen added, “You’ve hit on something important: policy should evolve with society, not remain anchored to assumptions from decades ago. If the maximum enlistment age was originally set at 25 to reflect the physical, social, or demographic realities of a different era,…”
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I honestly believe it is time for our beloved Nation to re-examine the maximum age for enlistment into our military services.
— Sam 'Dzata' George 🦁🇬🇭 (@samgeorgegh) October 8, 2025
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