President John Dramani Mahama is set to address the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic on Friday, February 27, 2026, for the annual State of the Nation Address (SONA).
The address, which is scheduled and expected to begin in the morning, serves as a pivotal moment for the administration to account for its performance over the past year and lay out a strategic roadmap for the remainder of 2026.
The President’s appearance is in fulfillment of Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which requires the Head of State to deliver a message on the state of the nation at the beginning of each session of Parliament.
This will be President Mahama’s second SONA of his current term, following his “Resetting for Growth” agenda initiated in 2025.
With the 2026 Budget already prioritizing “Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” the President is expected to touch upon several high-priority sectors.
Following the recent assent to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, the President is anticipated to provide updates on how this flagship policy will scale up to create the projected 1.7 million jobs.
In light of recent emergency cabinet sessions regarding the cocoa sector, the President is likely to address farmer concerns and new pricing structures aimed at stabilizing the industry.
Updates on the Free Primary Health Care Programme and the continued digitalization of classrooms are expected to be highlights of the social sector review.
The address serves as a blueprint for our national journey, evaluating our progress and refining our priorities to ensure every Ghanaian lives with dignity.”
The 2026 SONA comes at a time when the government is pushing for a transition from economic recovery to full-scale industrial transformation.
Markets and citizens alike will be watching closely for specific timelines on infrastructure projects and measures to further curb inflation and stabilize the Cedi.
By 1969news.com
