Parliament is expected to rise today for the Easter recess, drawing the First Meeting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament to a close after nearly two months of legislative work.
The session, which commenced on February 3, 2026, featured a series of high-profile debates and the approval of major legislation across sectors, including education, mining, governance and the broader economy.
A defining moment during the period was the presentation of the State of the Nation Address by President John Dramani Mahama, which set the tone for deliberations in the House.
The address sparked extensive debate among lawmakers, shaping the policy direction and priorities of the session.
One of the most notable legislative outcomes was the passage of the Legal Education Bill, a move widely seen as a reform of Ghana’s legal training system.
The law dismantles the long-standing dominance of the Ghana School of Law, allowing accredited universities to provide professional legal education.
Parliament also approved a 15-year lithium mining agreement between the government and Barari DV Ghana Limited for operations at Ewoyaa in the Central Region.
The decision follows the introduction of new Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations, which establish a sliding royalty regime of between five and 12 per cent, depending on global price movements.
In the education sector, lawmakers passed the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, aimed at easing accreditation processes for private tertiary institutions.
Additionally, the House approved the Value for Money Office Bill to enhance oversight of public expenditure, although the Minority cautioned that the new office could become, in their words, “a breeding ground for corruption” if not properly managed.
Parliament also gave the green light to the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, which is expected to establish a coordinating body to drive round-the-clock economic activity across key sectors.
With the close of the sitting, Members of Parliament will proceed on recess for the Easter period, with the House expected to reconvene afterwards to continue its legislative business.
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