General News of Tuesday, 10 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Parliamentary Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, working alongside the Committee on Defence and Interior, has conducted a public hearing on the proposed Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025. The session aimed to engage stakeholders and solicit input to ensure the legislation guiding the operations of Ghana’s security and intelligence agencies is robust and comprehensive. According to a report by myjoyonline.com on February 10, 2026, lawmakers scrutinised key provisions of the Bill while receiving submissions from security professionals, civil society representatives, and members of the general public. The Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, is expected to clarify the mandates of intelligence institutions, reinforce parliamentary oversight, and introduce mechanisms that balance operational effectiveness with constitutional protections. Insights gained from the public hearing will inform the committees’ next steps as they prepare the Bill for presentation to the full House.

Source: GhanaWeb February 10, 2026 11:34 UTC