Passage of Social Protection Bill suspended over lack of quorum
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The proposed legislation seeks to establish a Social Protection Fund to finance critical welfare programs.
The minority in Parliament has raised strong objections to the approval of the Social Protection Bill, 2025, citing the lack of a constitutional quorum during deliberations.
The proposed legislation seeks to establish a Social Protection Fund to finance critical welfare programmes such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), Ghana School Feeding Programme, Basic Education Capitation Grants, and National Health Insurance exemptions.
It also aims to formalize the legal framework for delivering social services to Ghana’s most vulnerable populations, ensuring greater fairness and accessibility.
However, during the third reading of the bill on Wednesday, July 30, First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu objected to the continuation of proceedings, arguing that the House lacked the constitutionally mandated number of MPs required to legally pass a bill.
His objection was met with disapproval from the Second Deputy Majority Whip, Richard Acheampong, who accused the Minority of obstructing progress on a bill that could improve the lives of the poor and marginalized.
Following the impasse, the Speaker of Parliament adjourned proceedings, leaving the fate of the bill temporarily in limbo.
