Parliament will today, Friday, March 27, adjourn for the Easter holidays, drawing the curtain on the First Meeting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament.

The sitting, which began on February 3, 2026, was marked by intense legislative work and robust exchanges on key national issues.

One of the defining moments of the session was the delivery of the State of the Nation Address by John Dramani Mahama, which sparked extensive deliberations among lawmakers.

A notable legislative milestone was the approval of the Legal Education Bill, effectively dismantling the long-held exclusivity of the Ghana School of Law in professional legal training and allowing accredited universities to offer such programmes.

Parliament also gave the green light to a 15-year lithium mining agreement between the state and Barari DV Ghana Limited for operations at Ewoyaa in the Central Region. This follows the enforcement of the Minerals and Mining (Royalty) Regulations, 2025, which introduce a flexible royalty framework ranging from 5 to 12 percent for gold and lithium, depending on international market prices.

In the education space, lawmakers passed the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, creating a more adaptable route for private tertiary institutions seeking charter status.

The House further endorsed the Value for Money Office Bill, which seeks to establish an independent body to oversee and assess efficiency in public spending and procurement. The legislation, however, drew sharp criticism from the Minority, who warned it could potentially be misused.

Another key development was the passage of the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, setting the stage for the creation of a central body to coordinate and implement the policy.

Parliament is expected to reconvene after the Easter recess.