Tribunals Bill passed into law despite widespread opposition, Bawumia’s Plea

Minority's Concerns The Minority had raised several objections to the bill: Unconstitutional parallel system: The caucus argued that the bill seeks to create a parallel justice system unbeknownst to the Constitution.

The bill, which was passed by Parliament on July 16, 2026, reintroduces Regional and District Tribunals into Ghana's judicial system under Article 126 of the 1992 Constitution.

President John Mahama has assented to the controversial Tribunals Bill, 2026, despite fierce opposition from the Minority in Parliament, organised labour and former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who had urged him to "pause and let the nation talk".