Parliament Extends Sittings to Conclude Legislative Business by July 12

Parliament will begin extended sittings starting Monday, July 7, 2025, in an effort to complete all outstanding legislative work before its scheduled adjournment on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The announcement was made by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga while presenting the Business Statement for the seventh week in Parliament.

Mr. Ayariga explained that the extended schedule—which includes additional sittings on Mondays and Saturdays—is aimed at accelerating the consideration of Legislative Instruments (LIs) that must mature before the end of the session.

As Chair of the Business Committee, he noted that the upcoming week will be particularly busy, with 55 Ministers of State and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, expected to appear before the House to respond to MPs’ questions.

He also indicated that new Bills could be introduced, and if deemed urgent, may go through all legislative stages in a single sitting under Standing Order 160. In addition, various committee reports may be presented, and motions debated with potential resolutions adopted.

“In accordance with Standing Order 216(2), and subject to Standing Order 67, the Committee submits to the House the order in which business shall be taken,” Mr. Ayariga stated.

During the discussion on the Business Statement, Minority Leader Osahene Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin urged the Majority Leader to arrange a briefing from Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa. He requested updates on the rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency.

The decision to extend Parliament’s sitting days comes amid increased public focus on the passage of legislative instruments and growing scrutiny of electoral matters as the session draws to a close.