Expectations of the SONA from the regions

Gov’t to renovate AICC, State Banquet Hall to boost event economy

The government of Ghana has announced major renovations at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) and the State Banquet Hall as part of efforts to boost the country’s creative and event economy. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament House on Friday, February 27, President John Mahama said the projects are aimed at positioning Ghana as West Africa’s premier destination for meetings, conferences, musical conce…

SONA 2026: We met a crumpled economy, but I’ll stop at nothing to revive the economy - President Mahama

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, says his administration, coming into office, met a crumbling economy, but he is resolved to stop at nothing to revive the economy. President Mahama, delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the floor of Parliament, Friday, February 27, 2026, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring Ghana’s economy, assuring citizens that the government remains det…

SONA 2026: Ghana is back – Mahama highlights economic turnaround

President John Dramani Mahama used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) moment to highlight what he described as a decisive economic turnaround under his administration. “We inherited an economy in severe crisis, burdened by unsustainable debt, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency and an escalating cost of living crisis,” he said. The President detailed the measures his government implemented to stabilize the economy, including…

Mahama to Deliver 2026 State of the Nation Address Today

President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament today, February 27, outlining his government’s performance over the past year and presenting policy priorities for the year ahead. The address, delivered in accordance with constitutional provisions, is expected to provide a comprehensive assessment of the country’s current state, covering key sectors including the economy, infrastructure, e…

Expectations of the SONA from the regions

FROM Ho to Sekondi-Takoradi, Bawku to Wa, the chorus is the same as President John Dramani Mahama takes the stage to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament today. In the regions, citizens are expectant of decisive action and demand practical solutions to insecurity, unemployment, food security, and rising living costs. Ken Afedzi reports from Tema that the former President of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF)…

Mahama to deliver State of the Nation Address today amid attempts to quash nearby anti-galamsey protest

President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address in Parliament today, February 27, the second of this administration.