By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will reconvene on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament.
This follows the earlier suspension of the meeting, which had been scheduled for October 14, 2025.
A notice from the Speaker’s Office dated October 8, 2025, confirmed the new date, citing Order 58 of Parliament’s Standing Orders. It replaced an earlier notice dated October 6, which indefinitely postponed the sitting and sparked public speculation.
In that earlier communication, Speaker Bagbin attributed the suspension to “circumstances beyond control,” without elaborating further. The lack of clarity led to wide debate among political observers and Members of Parliament.
While some lawmakers suggested that the delay was linked to internal leadership disagreements, others cited logistical and administrative challenges ahead of the 2026 Budget presentation.
The upcoming session is expected to be crucial, as Parliament must consider and approve the 2026 Budget Statement to ensure uninterrupted government operations. Legislators will also debate several pending bills, including the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462 on mining in forest reserves, which has drawn opposition from environmental groups.
Committee reports on finance, infrastructure, and governance are also expected to feature prominently in the proceedings.
The resumption is seen as an opportunity to ease tensions and restore stability in Parliament after weeks of uncertainty. Political analysts believe the sitting will be key to reaffirming the House’s authority and efficiency at a critical time.
As the legislature prepares to reconvene on October 21, attention now shifts to how effectively it can deliver on its mandate, scrutinising government policies, passing vital legislation, and rebuilding public trust in Ghana’s parliamentary process.
