Ghana's Parliament is set to resume its sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the official commencement of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. The resumption follows the Easter recess, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, announced the reconvening in a formal notice issued on May 12, in accordance with Order 58 of the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Ghana.

Upon resumption, Members of Parliament (MPs) are expected to dive into a packed schedule of legislative activities. This includes engaging in robust debates, diligent committee work, and the thorough scrutiny of key national issues. Legislators will also continue with business left unfinished from the previous meeting, such as the consideration of important bills, committee reports, and other matters already laid before the House. The session will see MPs deliberate on a range of pressing national concerns, including proposed bills, policy statements, and government programs.

A significant item on the agenda for this session will be the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review. The Minister for Finance is expected to present this crucial review to the House in August, providing an update on the nation's fiscal performance and potentially outlining adjustments to budgetary allocations.

Prior to the Easter break, the House was actively involved in several key legislative functions. Notably, Parliament passed the 2025 Appropriation Act (Act 1126), which allocated funds for government operations. Additionally, members debated the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and approved significant appointments, including various ministerial nominees. This sets the stage for continued legislative momentum in the current meeting.

Highlighting the anticipated busy schedule, Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong stated that ministerial statements will be crucial for evaluating sectoral performance and outlining future plans. Speaking to Citi FM, he noted, “The ministers will make their statements so we can assess their achievements over the past three months and understand their plans going forward. We have a packed agenda this sitting, including the mid-year budget review in August.”

Meanwhile, the Minority Caucus prepared for the new session by holding a weekend retreat to reflect on its legislative performance and to define its strategic priorities. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin reaffirmed the caucus’s dedication to providing strong oversight and expressed its long-term political ambitions. “We are sending a strong message to our opponents—we will hold their feet to the fire while remaining a responsible opposition. I assure Ghanaians that we are ready to take power in 2028,” he declared.

Beyond the budget review, the session is also likely to address ongoing debates on economic recovery strategies, updates on the government's fiscal policy, and discussions surrounding upcoming local government elections. Furthermore, matters referred from various parliamentary committees and urgent questions raised by MPs on behalf of their constituents are expected to feature prominently during the proceedings.