Accra, Ghana — Ghana’s Parliament has passed ten out of sixteen Bills presented during the just-ended first Meeting of the second session of the ninth Parliament, underscoring its legislative drive amid ongoing national economic recovery efforts and rising public expectations.
The Bills passed between February 3, and March 27, 2026 include the 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, 2026; the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Act, 2026; the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026; the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026; the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Act, 2026; the Value for Money Office Act, 2026; as well as the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025, and the Governance Advisory Council Bill, 2025.
Six other Bills remain at various stages of consideration, including the Ghana Cocoa Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Interstate Succession Bill, 2025, and the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which continues to generate significant public interest.
Additionally, the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Amendment) Bill, 2025 has been referred to the Council of State, while others such as the Community Service Bill, 2026 and the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026 are still under parliamentary scrutiny.
On subsidiary legislation, three statutory instruments came into force during the Meeting. These include regulations on public procurement thresholds, minerals and mining royalties, and the National Teaching Council. Two others — the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 and the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — are still pending.
Parliament also approved key resolutions, including a Master Gas Agreement, two contractual agreements, and a mining lease agreement.
In a significant move, the House adopted disbursement formulae for major statutory funds for the 2026 fiscal year. These include the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), the National Health Insurance Fund, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), and the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
During the Meeting, Members of Parliament delivered 59 statements on various national issues and government policies, some of which have been referred to committees for further consideration.
A total of 147 parliamentary questions were programmed, with eight withdrawn. Out of the remaining, five were oral questions, while 142 were urgent questions, reflecting heightened parliamentary oversight. Sector Ministers appeared before the House to respond to these questions.
The House also received and referred several key documents to committees, including one Budget Performance Report, an Audit Committee Report, an Auditor-General’s Report, and five government policy papers.
The Meeting took place against the backdrop of a challenging but evolving national environment marked by economic recovery efforts, fiscal consolidation, and public demand for improved governance.
Parliament highlighted its role in supporting policies aimed at stabilising the economy, reducing inflation, strengthening the cedi, and boosting key sectors such as agriculture, industry, and small and medium enterprises.
Particular emphasis was placed on the passage of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Act, 2026, described as a major intervention to address youth unemployment, which lawmakers increasingly view as a national security concern.
Despite signs of economic progress, Parliament acknowledged that many Ghanaians continue to face hardship, stressing the need for recovery efforts to translate into tangible improvements in living conditions.
The House reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsive governance as it continues its legislative and oversight responsibilities.
Source: Clement Akoloh/parliamentnews360.com
