Two new MPs set to join House as Parliament reconvenes October 14
The announcement, made by Speaker Alban Bagbin in line with Order 58 of the Standing Orders, stated that proceedings will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the first day of sitting.
Parliament will resume sitting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for the Third Meeting of the First Session of the 9th Parliament.
The announcement, made by Speaker Alban Bagbin in line with Order 58 of the Standing Orders, stated that proceedings will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the first day of sitting.
The legislature adjourned on August 1, 2025, after an intensive period that saw the passage of multiple bills, approval of agreements, and deliberations on critical national issues.
What lies ahead
The upcoming session will largely be driven by the 2026 Budget presentation and the scrutiny of allocations for Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Consideration of the estimates will pave the way for the approval of the appropriation bill.
Parliament will also witness the swearing-in of two new members on the Majority side following recent by-elections. Bernard Bediako is set to replace the late Ernest Yaw Kumi in Akwatia, while Prof. Alidu Seidu will step in for the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed in Tamale Central.
The ceremony is expected to be a solemn occasion, balancing renewed hope for constituents with the grief of losing sitting MPs.
Outstanding business from the previous meeting is scheduled to return, including legislative instruments that did not mature before the recess. Among these is the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill, which had attracted significant opposition from some education stakeholders.
Agenda and debates
Attention is expected to focus on measures for economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and oversight of government spending. The Minority caucus has indicated its intention to demand that the government table for ratification the agreement with the United States concerning the reception of deportees.
Committee reports and other urgent matters of state will also be brought before the House.
Looking back at the last sitting
The preceding meeting was dominated by the mid-year budget review presented by the Finance Minister, which drew sharp criticism from the Minority.
Heated exchanges, boycotts, and disagreements over issues such as the Minority Leader’s use of the Dispatch Box and representation in ECOWAS and Pan-African Parliament delegations also characterised proceedings.
In that sitting, a total of 13 bills were passed, while others were either suspended or withdrawn. Sadly, the period was marked by the deaths of two MPs, Ernest Yaw Kumi and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, both of whom were serving their constituencies until their untimely passing.
The session also witnessed concerns about chronic absenteeism and lateness among members, which was strongly condemned by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga.
