Parliament to resume sitting on October 21

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 decision follows the earlier suspension of the meeting, initially scheduled for October 14, 2025.

According to a notice from the Speaker’s Office dated October 8, 2025, the new date was confirmed, citing Order 58 of Parliament’s Standing Orders.

This notice supersedes an earlier one dated October 6, which indefinitely postponed the sitting, sparking public speculation. In the earlier communication, Speaker Bagbin attributed the suspension to “circumstances beyond control,” without providing further details, leading to widespread debate among political observers and Members of Parliament.

The delay was attributed to internal leadership disagreements by some lawmakers, while 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.