Parliament Passes 10 Key Bills as Majority Leader Praises Productive Second Meeting
Ghana Parliament Passes 10 Major Bills in Productive Legislative Session
- Parliament successfully passed ten transformative bills aimed at strengthening Ghana’s economy and governance.
- The session considered sixteen bills, including four Private Members’ Bills, with several still under review.
- Key legislation includes reforms to revenue, justice, security, and public institutions, supporting long-term growth.
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has lauded the recent Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament as one of the most fruitful legislative periods.
During this session, ten significant bills aimed at bolstering Ghana’s economy, governance, and public institutions were successfully passed.
In his closing remarks before Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, July 31, 2026, Mr. Ayariga highlighted the House’s dedication to responsible lawmaking through the consideration of far-reaching legislation that supports national development and institutional reforms.
He noted that a total of sixteen bills were deliberated upon during the meeting, including four Private Members’ Bills. Out of these, ten bills were passed, with several others still under consideration at various stages.
The bills passed include the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, the Community Service Bill, the Maritime and Related Offences Bill, the National Defence University Ghana Bill, the Tribunals Bill, the Customs Bill, the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Excise Bill, and the Ghana Cocoa Board Bill.
Ayariga described these legislative measures as transformative initiatives designed to enhance revenue collection, modernize public institutions, strengthen the justice system, improve national security, and foster long-term economic growth.
“These legislative achievements are not isolated; they are strategic reforms that will help Ghana navigate global economic uncertainties,” he stated. “This government has demonstrated foresight by enacting laws that will reinforce our economy’s resilience, modernize key institutions, and improve justice and security systems.”
He emphasized that these reforms would serve as enduring pillars for inclusive growth and sustainable national development.
The Majority Leader also mentioned that several important bills, including the Constitution (Amendment) Bill on dual citizenship, the Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, the Minerals and Mining Bill, the Parliament Bill, and the Budget Bill, are still before Parliament and will be considered when the House reconvenes.
