President John Dramani Mahama has assented to 10 Bills passed by Parliament, officially giving them legal effect as the government advances reforms aimed at improving governance, public administration, national security and economic management in Ghana.
The newly enacted laws cover several important sectors, including taxation, energy, customs, national defence, maritime security and the cocoa industry.
The 10 Bills signed into law are:
- Customs Bill, 2026
- Community Service Bill, 2026
- Tribunal Bills, 2026
- Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026
- National Defence University Bill, 2026
- Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Ghana Cocoa Board Bill, 2026
- Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Excise Bill, 2026
The presidential assent marks an important step in the implementation of the government’s legislative reform agenda, with the new laws expected to provide updated legal frameworks for key areas of Ghana’s economy and public institutions.
The Income Tax Amendment Bill, VAT Amendment Bill and Excise Bill are particularly relevant to Ghana’s tax system and economic management, while the Energy Sector Levies Amendment Bill introduces further changes to the country’s energy-sector financing framework.
The Customs and Maritime and Related Offences legislation is also expected to strengthen regulatory and enforcement mechanisms, while the National Defence University Bill focuses on developing Ghana’s national security and defence capacity.
The government says the new legislation forms part of a broader effort to modernise Ghana’s laws, strengthen public administration, improve institutional effectiveness and support sustainable economic development.
The enactment of the 10 Bills is expected to influence government policy, business operations, taxation and public-sector administration in the coming months.
Source: newsthemegh.com