8th Parliament set to be dissolved today

The official dissolution of the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic, which began its term on January 7, 2021, ends today, January 6, 2025. This historic event will make way for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament.

The dissolution process will occur during a final sitting presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, the Right Honourable Alban Bagbin. During this session, Members of Parliament will conclude all outstanding business and bid farewell to the chamber as their legislative term ends.

The 8th Parliament has been one of the most closely contested in Ghana’s history. At its inception, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) held an equal number of seats—137 each—with one Independent Member.

This unprecedented balance of power often resulted in intense debates and heightened negotiations throughout the legislative process.

At midnight, newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in, marking the official commencement of the 9th Parliament. The transition will also feature the election of a new Speaker of Parliament or the re-election of the current Speaker.

The 9th Parliament will address critical national challenges, including economic recovery, healthcare reforms, and unresolved electoral disputes from the recent general elections.

As the curtain falls on the 8th Parliament, Ghanaians eagerly anticipate how the next legislative body will navigate its mandate in the years ahead.

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