The Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is officially set to convene on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Parliament House in Accra. The announcement was formalized by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. This revised commencement date follows an earlier deferment notice issued on October 6, 2025, which had temporarily postponed the originally scheduled meeting.
In a statement released on October 8, 2025, the Speaker formally notified all Members of Parliament (MPs) and the public of the change. Speaker Bagbin made this declaration by invoking the powers vested in him under Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, the procedural rule that allows the Speaker to give notice of the commencement of a new session.
This upcoming resumption is crucial as it marks the beginning of the third and final meeting of the current parliamentary calendar year. During this sitting, Parliament is expected to tackle a heavy legislative agenda, including crucial national issues, the passage of bills, and the deliberation of key financial matters. Of particular importance will be discussions and preparations related to the impending 2026 national budget.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
