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Alban Bagbin summons Parliament to reconvene on November 3
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Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has officially directed the House to reconvene for the Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The formal notice for the resumption was issued on October 20, 2026, signaling the end of the current recess and the commencement of a new legislative period. This summons brings lawmakers back to the chamber to continue their constitutional duties in the final quarter of the year.
The directive was issued under Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which grants the Speaker the authority to determine the date and time for the House to meet. This upcoming session follows a recent emergency recall where the House addressed specific urgent business. During that brief return, a motion regarding drug seizures tied to Ghana was brought forward, though it was ultimately ruled inadmissible by the Speaker before the House adjourned once more.
Members of Parliament are expected to handle a heavy workload during this meeting, including the review of various legislative proposals and committee reports. Crucially, the session is anticipated to focus on budget-related matters, as the Third Meeting of the year typically involves significant deliberations on the nation's financial estimates and government expenditure plans. The legislative body will also continue its oversight of government activities, ensuring accountability across various sectors.
Although the specific agenda items for the first day of the sitting have not yet been made public, the official order paper is expected to be released shortly. The resumption marks a critical phase for the Ninth Parliament as it works to conclude its legislative obligations and address pending bills before the end of the session. Citizens and stakeholders look toward this meeting for progress on several key pieces of legislation that remained in the committee stage during the previous recess.
