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In a significant legislative move, Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, officially approved five bills into law on March 31, 2026, following their passage by Parliament. This development marks another milestone for his administration, introducing reforms across security, education, finance, and digital payments.
The newly enacted legislation includes the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025; the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025; the Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and the Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, President Mahama clarified key provisions of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act.
He explained that the law removes the position of Minister of National Security, instead empowering the President to assign any minister to oversee national security agencies.
Additionally, the National Intelligence Bureau has been renamed the Bureau of National Intelligence. According to the President, this change aims to end public confusion between the intelligence agency and the National Investment Bank.
Another major achievement is the establishment of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences. The main campus will be located in Bonsu in the Eastern Region, with additional campuses planned for Ohawu in the Oti Region and Acherensua in the Ahafo Region. This initiative is expected to boost technical and agricultural education across the country.
On the economic front, the Growth and Sustainability Levy amendment reduces the levy on mining firms from 3% to 1%, reversing a previous increase. President Mahama noted that this reduction was made possible by introducing a sliding scale for royalty payments, helping to ease the tax burden on the mining sector.
The Education Regulatory Bodies Amendment Act brings more flexibility to private tertiary institutions by allowing them the option to obtain a charter. Meanwhile, the amended Ghana Deposit Protection Law extends financial protection to mobile money wallets and digital financial platforms, safeguarding users beyond traditional bank accounts.
The signing ceremony was attended by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and other senior officials, including Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Callistus Mahama, Dominic Ayine, Julius Debrah, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, and Cassiel Ato Forson. These new laws are expected to positively impact security, education, mining, and digital finance for Ghannians.
