Three Transformative Bills Signed into Law to Strengthen Governance in Ghana

Edited by Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah – Paaps – 

President of the Republic has signed into law three major bills recently approved by Parliament, describing them as transformative measures aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and legal education in Ghana.

The newly enacted laws — the Legal Education Act, the Value for Money Office Act, and the Governance Advisory Council Act — were signed before the President’s departure from Accra to Nairobi, Kenya.

According to the President, the Legal Education Act marks a significant reform in Ghana’s justice and legal training system. The legislation ends the exclusive authority previously held by the Ghana School of Law over professional legal education, paving the way for more institutions to offer professional legal training.

The President noted that the reform is expected to introduce healthy competition, expand access to legal education, and maintain high standards in the training of future lawyers.

The Value for Money Office Act, he explained, is designed to strengthen oversight of government spending by institutionalising the review of major public contracts and expenditures. The new office will serve as a key mechanism in preventing inflated contracts, cost overruns, and wasteful spending.

“Every cedi spent must provide real value to the people of Ghana,” the President emphasized.

The President also highlighted the signing of the Governance Advisory Council Act, describing it as the fulfilment of a major governance and anti-corruption pledge. The independent council is expected to support national efforts to promote transparency, accountability, and public trust in leadership.

The President stated that the new body will play a critical role in ensuring that public officials remain accountable to the Ghanaian people while strengthening the country’s fight against corruption.

The three newly signed laws are expected to contribute significantly to institutional reforms and reinforce democratic governance in Ghana.