Parliament reconvenes May 21

Ghana's Parliament is set to reconvene on Thursday, May 21, 2026, marking the commencement of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin issued the notice, adhering to Order 58 of the Standing Orders, which mandates the Speaker to inform members of the resumption date following a recess. This announcement signals the continuation of legislative business after the conclusion of the First Meeting on March 27, 2026, allowing Members of Parliament (MPs) to reconnect with their constituents.

The upcoming session is expected to build upon the legislative achievements of the previous meeting. During the First Meeting, which spanned eight weeks and included 31 sitting days, Parliament successfully passed 10 out of the 16 bills presented and approved four crucial disbursement formulas. These accomplishments underscore a productive period of legislative work, including deliberations on significant national issues such as the State of the Nation Address delivered by President John Dramani Mahama and discussions surrounding recruitment into the security services.

As MPs return to their duties, the focus will be on addressing the remaining legislative agenda and continuing the important work of governance. The resumption of parliamentary sittings is a vital component of Ghana's democratic process, ensuring that the nation's laws are debated, refined, and enacted to serve the needs of the populace. The Ghanaian Times will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of parliamentary proceedings and national developments.

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Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, I, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, hereby give notice that the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic shall commence on Thursday, 21 May, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the forenoon at Parliament House