Accra, Ghana – The First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana concluded on Friday, 27th March 2026, after eight weeks of deliberations and thirty-two sittings. The meeting, which commenced on 3rd February 2026, was adjourned sine die.
During the session, Parliament addressed a wide range of issues, including financial agreements, adopted reports, motions, and legislative Bills.
State of the Nation Address
President H.E. John Dramani Mahama delivered the annual Message on the State of the Nation on 27th February 2026, fulfilling the constitutional requirement under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.
Swearing-In
The Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin administered the oath of office to the newly elected MP for Ayawaso East, Mr Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed, following the passing of former MP Alhaji Nasar Toure Mahama on 4th January 2026.
Parliamentary Questions and Statements
A total of 147 questions were programmed for the session, of which five were urgent and 142 were oral; eight questions were withdrawn. Ministers and MPs made 59 statements on diverse issues, some of which required referral to relevant committees.
Bills Passed and Pending
Sixteen Bills were presented to the House, with nine successfully passed, including:
- Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025
- 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025
- Governance Advisory Council Bill, 2025
- Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025
- University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025
- Value for Money Office Bill, 2026
- Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The remaining seven Bills are at various stages of the legislative process.
Regulatory Instruments
Several regulations matured and came into force, including:
- Public Procurement (Thresholds for Approving Authorities and Procurement Methods) Regulations, 2025
- Minerals and Mining (Royalties) Regulations, 2025
- Education Regulatory Bodies (National Teaching Council) Regulations, 2026
Other regulations, including the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, and the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, are pending.
Disbursement Formula Approval
Parliament approved the 2026 disbursement formulas for major funds, including:
- Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF)
- National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)
- Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
- District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF)
Resolutions and Agreements
The House ratified key agreements, including a Master Gas Agreement, two contractual agreements, and a mining lease agreement.
Other Parliamentary Business
Budget performance reports, audit committee reports, Auditor-General’s reports, and government policies were presented and referred to relevant committees for consideration.
In his closing remarks, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin thanked Members of Parliament for their contributions throughout the session, highlighting a collaborative approach to legislative business.
The session underscored Parliament’s commitment to advancing Ghana’s legislative agenda while ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.
