President John Dramani Mahama is expected to present State of the Nation Address (SoNA) in Parliament today, Friday, February 27 at 10:00am,
It is the second, since returning to power last year after hugely winning the 2024 general election.
The Address, is an annual requirement by the 1992 Constitution according to Article 67 of the 1992 constitution of Ghana.
It demands that, as a head of state, the president addresses Ghanaians through Parliament informing them, the actual state of the country especially the economy, education, infrastructure, agriculture, security, social, health and so on.
It will provide a detailed overview of Ghana’s current situation, highlighting progress made across key sectors and outlining the government’s priorities and policy directions for the year ahead.
President Mahama’s address is expected to reflect the state of the country in the past one year, and policies and programmes initiated to address challenges in the various sectors of the economy.
Aside Parliamentarians, who will be expected to fill their seats in their numbers, other dignitaries including the Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, executives of political parties, ministers of state, Chief Executive Officers (CEO), diplomatic corps, traditional leaders, and security agencies will be attending the event.
Many Ghanaians have expressed their expectations of issues that should be addressed by the President key being a vibrant urban transport system, job creation, reliable electricity supply and food security.
Similarly, Organised Labour has outlined key expectations ahead of President’s, urging him to prioritise job creation, food security, affordable housing and pension sustainability.
At a media engagement on February 26, labour leaders expressed concern about rising unemployment, particularly among Ghana’s youth, and called on the President to announce clear, measurable strategies to tackle the challenge.
Secretary-General of the (TUC) Joshua Ansah, stressed the need for specific commitments rather than broad assurances.
Ahead of the address, the Minority has urged the President to present concrete solutions to pressing issues affecting Ghanaian youth, including unemployment and economic challenges.
Meanwhile, the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has directed that Members of Parliament (MPs) be seated by 8:30 a.m., with no late entries permitted.
The SONA is expected to set the tone for legislative and policy actions for 2026, providing insight into the government’s roadmap for national development.
By Gifty Boateng