Parliament of Ghana has wrapped up a crucial sitting marked by sweeping reforms across the legal, mining, and public finance sectors, signaling a shift toward structural changes in governance and economic management.
The First Meeting of the Second Session of the Fourth Republic began on February 3, 2026, and ended on March 27, 2026, with lawmakers passing a series of impactful bills that could reshape key national institutions.
At the heart of the session was the passage of the Legal Education Bill, a major reform that breaks the long-standing monopoly of the Ghana School of Law and opens up professional legal training to other institutions. The move is expected to expand access to legal education and address longstanding concerns about limited admission capacity.
In the extractive sector, Parliament ratified a 15-year lithium mining agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited, positioning the country to benefit from the growing global demand for critical minerals. This was complemented by the introduction of the Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations, 2025, which establishes a flexible royalty system ranging from 5 to 12 per cent based on international market prices.
Lawmakers also approved the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, alongside the Value for Money Office Bill, aimed at strengthening oversight and ensuring efficiency in public spending. However, the latter triggered sharp debate, with the Minority Caucus cautioning that the new office could be misused if not properly safeguarded.
The session was further shaped by the policy direction outlined in the State of the Nation Address delivered by John Dramani Mahama, which guided parliamentary debates and legislative priorities.
Bringing proceedings to a close, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely, noting that the next sitting date would be communicated in due course.
Overall, the session highlighted Parliament’s focus on reform-driven legislation, balancing economic opportunity with governance accountability, even as political divisions remained evident on key policy issues.
