Parliament has read the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 for a second time after a debate on the floor of the House.
Presenting the report of the Select Committee on Security and Intelligence on Wednesday, February 18, the Chairperson, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, said the Bill seeks to provide a legal framework for matters relating to the National Security Council and to establish Regional and District Security Councils across the country.
According to her, the proposed legislation will also specify certain state agencies responsible for coordinating and implementing government policies on national security, as well as address issues relating to Ghana’s internal and external security.
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, in his contribution, indicated that the Bill aims to repeal the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030).
He explained that the repeal is necessary to establish a national security architecture that aligns with current government policy and evolving security needs.
However, the Bill faced opposition from sections of the Minority Caucus. Led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, some members raised concerns about the principles and specific clauses contained in the proposed law.
Despite the objections, the House voted in favour of the Bill, allowing it to proceed after its second reading.
The Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 is expected to undergo further consideration at the committee and consideration stages before a final vote is taken.
