Here are the 5 new bills signed into law by President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has assented to five new bills, officially enacting them into law.

The bills which were assented to on March 31, 2026, give legal backing to initiatives aimed at strengthening education, security and economic growth.

See the bills that have been passed into law

Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025

The legislation empowers the president to designate a minister to oversee the National Security Coordinator while abolishing the substantive position of a Minister of National Security.

It also renames the National Investigations Bureau (NIB) to the Bureau of National Intelligence (BNI).

The bill further provides a comprehensive legal framework for the operations of the National Security Council and formally establishes Regional and District Security Councils to strengthen coordination at sub-national levels.

Additionally, it outlines the roles of key state agencies responsible for implementing government security policies, covering both internal and external threats.

A key feature of the legislation is the establishment of the Office of the National Security Coordinator as an integral part of the security and intelligence structure, with a mandate to streamline coordination and improve the overall effectiveness of Ghana’s security apparatus.

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University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025

The bill was laid before Parliament on February 17, 2026, by John Abdulai Jinapor on behalf of education minister Haruna Iddrisu, in accordance with Order 159 (3) of the Standing Orders of Parliament.

It provides a legal framework for the governance, management, and operations of the university.

It designates Bunsu in the Eastern Region as the main campus, with additional campuses at Kenyasi in the Ashanti Region and Acherensua in the Ahafo Region.

Ghana Deposit Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Ghana Deposit Protection Amendment Bill, 2025, is designed to strengthen the safety net for bank customers and bring the country's financial safeguards in line with global standards.

It updates the existing Ghana Deposit Protection Act of 2016 (Act 931) and expands the powers and scope of the Ghana Deposit Protection Corporation (GDPC).

Its primary objective is to enhance the corporation's capacity to protect depositors from financial loss should a licensed financial institution fail.

Growth and Sustainability Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The bill seeks to create a fairer fiscal framework that maximises the country’s benefits from its natural resource wealth while maintaining a competitive investment environment for mining companies.

It will reduce the levy imposed on gold mining companies from three per cent to one per cent of gross production.

Education Regulatory Bodies (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The bill introduces significant reforms to Ghana’s tertiary education sector. It makes it mandatory for all existing tertiary institutions affiliated with mentoring universities to secure a charter within six years.

This marks a departure from the previous requirement, where private institutions had to wait for ten years under mentorship before applying for autonomy.

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