The Bill, which had attracted intense public interest over controversial clauses in its original form was considered during a packed plenary sitting chaired by the Speaker, Anita Among Parliament on Tuesday, 05 May 2026 passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 adopting amendments that significantly narrow its scope, remove contentiousContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament resumes on May 21 this year, according to a notice of commencement on Monday. A notice of commencement of Parliament signed by Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin said the meeting will start at 10.00Continue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday rejected suggestions by the government that the recent fire incident at the Akosombo substation is responsible for the ongoing power outages locally referred to as ‘dumsor’ affecting parts of the country. Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, CollinsContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Parliament of Ghana on Thursday passed the Legal Education Bill, 2025, marking a historic reform in the country’s legal education system. The legislation, when the President assents to it, ends the Ghana School of Law’s long-standing monopoly over professional legal training and opens the sectorContinue Reading
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Value for Money Office Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of the Value for Money Office, a specialised institution tasked with enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public expenditure and procurement. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson presented the Bill in February, describing it as a decisiveContinue Reading
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27 in Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga confirmed on Friday. According to him, the address is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the country’s current state, evaluating progress made so farContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Parliament of Ghana on Friday officially passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, a flagship policy of the John Mahama administration. The bill was passed after extensive deliberations and debate between the Majority and Minority caucuses on the floor of the House. The bill, whichContinue Reading
