Majority leader presents business statement for 5-Day emergency sitting
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has presented the Business Statement for the emergency meeting of Parliament ending Friday, August 28, 2026. Presenting the statement on the floor of the House, Mr.Ayariga noted that the recall is to consider urgent parliamentary business which cannot be deferred. He explained that the House is expected to consider, among … The post Majority leader presents…
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga introduced the Business Statement for a five-day emergency session of Parliament, set to conclude on Friday, August 28, 2026. In his address to the House, Ayariga emphasized that the recall was necessary to address urgent parliamentary matters that cannot be postponed. During the session, the House is expected to tackle a range of significant issues, including the introduction and First Reading of several bills.
These include the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the National Petroleum Authority Bill, 2026. Additionally, the Appointments Committee will assess Ayariga for the position of Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, as well as Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings for the role of Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology.
Furthermore, the Committee will evaluate three nominated Justices of the Supreme Court. The emergency meeting was initiated by the Speaker of Parliament, acting on Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, following a request from the Majority Leader to tackle pressing national concerns.
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