Parliament resumes sittings today, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, marking the start of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament. This final session of the legislative year is expected to be eventful, with the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy scheduled for presentation by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, in mid-November.
During today’s sitting, two newly elected Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Bediako Baidoo (Akwatia) and Professor Alidu Seidu (Tamale Central), will be officially sworn in.
The Appointments Committee is also set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, nominated for the position of Chief Justice.
In a renewed push against illegal mining, the government is expected to introduce a legislative instrument aimed at repealing L.I. 2462, which currently empowers the President to authorize mining activities within forest reserves.
Parliamentarians will further deliberate on a range of national issues, including bills, motions, and policy proposals submitted by various ministries and government agencies.
