Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyepong, has announced plans to abolish the mandatory retirement age of 70 years for Supreme Court judges if elected President of Ghana.

Mr. Agyepong made the pledge on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, while unveiling his six-pillar policy vision ahead of the NPP’s presidential primaries.

According to him, the proposal forms part of a broader judicial reform agenda aimed at strengthening the independence and credibility of the judiciary.

“I will undertake stakeholder consultations to introduce a cap of 11 judges on our Supreme Court and abolish the retirement age of 70,” he said. “This will allow Supreme Court judges to serve until they are medically unable to perform their functions.”

Mr. Agyepong argued that the policy would significantly reduce the influence of sitting presidents over the composition of the apex court.

“I believe this policy will reduce the opportunity presidents have to pack the Supreme Court with their favourites and help restore true judicial independence,” he added.

The New Patriotic Party is expected to elect its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections on January 31, 2026.