Ghana's Parliament Passes Major Reforms Before Easter Break

Ghana’s Parliament of Ghana has adjourned for the Easter holidays after wrapping up nearly two months of legislative work marked by the passage of several major reform bills.

The session, which began in early February, saw lawmakers focus on key policy areas including education, natural resources, and economic governance. Much of the direction was influenced by priorities outlined by President John Dramani Mahama earlier in the year.

Among the most significant decisions was the reform of legal education, a move that opens up professional law training to accredited universities and reduces the long-standing monopoly of the Ghana School of Law. The House also approved a major lithium mining agreement for the Ewoyaa project, alongside revised royalty structures aimed at improving state returns.

Lawmakers further passed the Value for Money Office Bill to strengthen oversight of public spending, as well as the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, a key part of the government’s broader economic agenda. Amendments easing accreditation processes for private tertiary institutions were also approved.

With Parliament now on recess, attention is expected to shift to the implementation of these measures and their impact, as the House prepares to resume sittings after the Easter break.