Parliament has passed the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, during its sitting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The bill, which seeks to repeal the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), aims to modernise Ghana’s national security and intelligence framework in line with current government policy.
Key provisions include clarifying the mandates of intelligence agencies, establishing Regional and District Security Councils under the National Security Council, and situating national security coordination directly at the Presidency.
The legislation also abolishes the standalone Minister for National Security position, allowing the President to designate an existing Minister such as the Interior Minister, to oversee the National Security Coordinator.
Presenting the bill earlier, Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka explained that the reforms seek to streamline operations, enhance coordination, and balance security needs with constitutional protections and human rights safeguards.
The bill faced opposition from the Minority Caucus, who criticised it for centralising excessive powers in the executive, lacking sufficient independent oversight, and providing inadequate safeguards against potential abuse.
Despite debates and concerns raised during second reading in February, the bill was approved by the House on Wednesday after necessary amendments and a third reading.
The bill now awaits presidential assent to become law.