The Former President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has said the younger generation in Africa are more prepared for office than the older were.

The younger generation in Africa can and should be encouraged to run for Presidential Office. They are more prepared for Office than we were. #CAS2018.

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 14, 2018

Mr. Mahama was one of the August guests who delivered a speech during the 5th Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit, after his speech during the event, he has been sharing his views about the role of the African youth on leadership on his twitter handler.

He went ahead to say he was in support of his country Ghana reducing the age limit for the presidency, from 40.

In my country, young people are in Parliament and contesting other positions but not the presidency. Our constitution says you must be 40 to contest to be president. Some advocacy has started for age restriction to be removed or reduced and I support it. #CAS2018.

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) March 14, 2018

In other African countries such as Cameroon and Nigeria the age limit is 35. But then not many youths have been vying for the post or have become popular when they say they are interested to become president.

Some tweets below explain this;

According to Kenneth youths do not have the financial backing.

The sound people doesn't have the financial prowess to run a presidential campaign. #C

— Kenneth Korir (@Kenneth03060869) March 14, 2018

Emmanuel wonders how prepared and ready the youths of Africa are.

Ok. But how ready and prepared are We?

— Enejor Emmanuel (@EnejorEmmanuel) March 14, 2018

Brytt says Mr. Mahama shares the same thoughts with Mo Ibrahim

Mo Ibrahim shares same sentiments.. France is a typical example for we the Africans to emulate. Opted for young, dynamic and vibrant President.

— Brytt. (@Bryt990) March 14, 2018

The Chairman for Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Mohammed Mo Ibrahim early this March criticized African youths for allowing old men to become presidents.

According to him, countries that are doing better than African countries back young presidential candidates.

The African continent is a continent of young people where many of them are in their 20s yet the average age of our Presidents is about 63-64 years old.