Parliament is set to resume after suspending sittings for the Easter festivities
Parliament will resume its sittings today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament after a recess during the Easter period.
Prior to the break, the House was actively engaged in several key legislative activities. Notably, it passed the 2025 Appropriation Act (Act 1126), allocating funds for government operations, and debated the 2024 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review. The House also approved significant appointments, including ministerial nominees.
With the return to business, lawmakers are set to focus on legislative debates, committee work, and addressing urgent national issues. A major highlight of this session will be the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review by the Minister for Finance in August.
Second Deputy Majority Whip Richard Acheampong, speaking to Citi FM, outlined the session’s agenda.
“The ministers will make their statements to assess their achievements over the past three months and outline their plans. We have a packed agenda, including the mid-year budget review in August,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Minority Caucus held a strategic retreat over the weekend to evaluate its performance and refine its oversight strategy for the new meeting. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized the opposition’s readiness, saying, “We will hold the government accountable while remaining a responsible opposition. We are prepared to take power in 2028.”
