ELS: MBN360 NEWS
The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has described the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament as one of the most productive legislative periods, highlighting the passage of ten major bills aimed at strengthening Ghana’s economy, governance and public institutions.
Delivering his closing remarks before Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, July 31, 2026, Mr. Ayariga said the House had demonstrated its commitment to responsible lawmaking by considering far-reaching legislation that would support national development and institutional reforms.
He noted that Parliament considered sixteen bills during the meeting, including four Private Members’ Bills, with ten successfully passed while several others remain at various stages of consideration.
Among the bills passed were 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.
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Mr. Ayariga described the legislation as transformative measures that would improve revenue mobilisation, modernise public institutions, strengthen the justice delivery system, reinforce national security and support Ghana’s long-term economic growth.
“These legislative achievements are not isolated enactments. At a time when the global economy continues to present significant uncertainties, this Government… has demonstrated remarkable foresight by enacting reforms that will strengthen the resilience of our economy, modernise key public institutions, enhance revenue mobilisation, improve the administration of justice and reinforce the security architecture of our nation.”
He added that the legislative reforms would serve as enduring pillars for inclusive growth and sustainable national development.
The Majority Leader also indicated 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, remain before Parliament for consideration when the House reconvenes.
