Accra: Ghana's Ninth Parliament has concluded its First Meeting of the Second Session of the Fourth Republic, marked by significant legislative milestones. The Session, which reconvened on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and adjourned sine die on Friday, March 27, 2026, saw the passage of major Bills, including the Legal Education Bill, ending the Ghana School of Law's monopoly on professional legal training. According to Ghana News Agency, other notable outcomes included the ratification of a 15-year lithium mining agreement with Barari DV Ghana Limited, following the implementation of the Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations, 2025. This introduces a sliding royalty regime of 5-12 percent for gold and lithium, depending on global prices. The lawmakers also passed the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill and the Value for Money Office Bill, aiming to strengthen oversight on public spending. However, the latter faced resistance from the Minority Caucus, who warned it could become 'a breeding ground f or corruption.' President John Dramani Mahama's State of the Nation Address (SONA) sparked extensive debate, setting the tone for the Session's legislative agenda. Mr. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, in his concluding remarks on Friday, stated, "The House stands adjourned to a date that will be communicated in due course."
- April 5, 2026
