Ghana’s Ninth Parliament Resumes: All Eyes on August Budget

Ghana’s Parliament officially resumed work today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, following its Easter break.

This marks the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament, with lawmakers returning to tackle a full agenda of national business.

The resumption was formally announced by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, in a notice dated May 12, in line with Order 58 of Parliament’s Standing Orders. Proceedings kicked off at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra.

As MPs return to the chamber, expectations are high for a busy legislative session. The meeting is expected to involve debates, committee reports, and reviews of various government policies and activities.

One of the key events on the horizon is the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review, which will be delivered by the Minister for Finance. The review, expected in August, will offer updates on government spending, economic forecasts, and potential changes to the national budget.

Speaking ahead of the session on Citi FM, Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong highlighted that ministerial presentations will be central to the session.

These statements will allow MPs to assess the performance of ministries over the last three months and understand future plans.

“We’ll hear directly from ministers about what they’ve achieved and what they intend to do. The agenda is packed, and the mid-year budget will be a major highlight,” Acheampong said.

Meanwhile, the Minority Caucus held a weekend retreat to reflect on their work and plan their strategy. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed the group’s commitment to accountability.

“We are not here to disrupt but to demand results,” Afenyo-Markin said. “We are preparing ourselves for 2028, and we’ll show Ghanaians that we’re ready to lead.”

With Parliament now back in session, the focus will shift to pressing national matters—from economic performance to social development policies—as MPs from both sides prepare for robust discussions.

Ghanaians are watching closely, hoping that this session will bring meaningful results and clear direction for the rest of the year.