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Ghana’s 8th Parliament Stands Dissolved! Ghana’s 8th Parliament has been dissolved bringing to an end the legislative term that began on January 7, 2021. The dissolution pr

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Ghana’s 8th Parliament Stands Dissolved!

Ghana’s 8th Parliament has been dissolved bringing to an end the legislative term that began on January 7, 2021.

The dissolution process took place during the final sitting presided over by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon.S. K Alban Bagbin on Monday January 6,2025,to pave way for the inauguration,election of a new speaker and swearing in of new and continuing honorable members of parliament.

The 8th Parliament which came with it uniqueness was termed as a “Hung Parliament “nature with both the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) holding an equal number of seats at its inception – 137-137 with one Independent Member.

This unique balance most at times led to intense debates and heightened negotiations in the legislative process.

Despite it controversies,the 8th parliament upheld it constitutional mandates and passed numerous bills and governmental businesses brought before the August house.

At the dissolution meeting,leadership of each side took turns to reflect over the pass years and appreciate their enormous contributions in diverse ways to the success of the 8th parliament.

Rt. Hon. S. K. Alban giving his final remarks,recollected some initiatives that was undertaken during the period and reiterated his commitment to achieving more going forward.

Following the dissolution, newly elected Members of Parliament were sworn in at midnight;January 7,2025,marking the commencement of the 9th Parliament.

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