RE: Ratification, looks like it's coming real soon13 Mar 2026 21:30
Just in case anyone is wondering if the Urgent Certificate only applies to Bills, no it doesn't.
I asked Google: "ghana parliament, can a commercial agreement be ratified on an urgent certificate"
Google says: "Yes, the Parliament of Ghana can ratify commercial agreements or pass related agreements under a Certificate of Urgency, bypassing standard pre-publication timelines. This mechanism is often utilized to expedite crucial projects—such as petroleum agreements—allowing the agreement to be considered, approved, and authorized in an accelerated manner."
Process: "A bill or agreement under a certificate of urgency can go through all stages—first reading, committee referral, and passage—very quickly, often in one day, bypassing the required prior gazette publication."
Application: "It is commonly used for agreements requiring quick government action. Examples include petroleum agreements and mining leases, such as the 2013 Oxford Academic and 2025 proposals."