Ghana’s 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially conclude its term today, January 6, setting the stage for the swearing-in of the 9th Parliament. This legislative transition comes after a four-year term that commenced on January 7, 2021.

The dissolution will occur during a final parliamentary session led by Speaker Alban Bagbin. Lawmakers will wrap up remaining business and formally close the chapter on the 8th Parliament as the legislative cycle concludes.

This outgoing Parliament made history as one of Ghana’s most competitive, beginning with a rare 137-137 seat split between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside one Independent MP. The near-parity often led to heated debates and challenging consensus-building throughout the term.

At midnight, the newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in, marking the beginning of the 9th Parliament. The process will also involve the election of a Speaker, either retaining the current Speaker or selecting a new one to preside over legislative affairs.

The incoming Parliament is expected to address critical national concerns, including economic challenges, healthcare system improvements, and unresolved electoral matters from the recent general elections.

With the conclusion of the 8th Parliament, citizens are keenly anticipating how the next set of legislators will handle their duties and advance national progress.