Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
The 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, February 27, 2025, started with a lot of light moments.
One of these moments was during the introduction of the dignitaries at the event.
After the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, introduced the only former president at the event, John Agyekum Kufuor, the MPs started chanting former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s name.
A female MP is then heard asking on top of her voice in the Twi dialect, “And so where is Nana Addo?”
The Speaker reiterated, “Honourable members, please, we are recognising only those present,” with a smile on his face.
This response led to Members of Parliament and other dignitaries in the Chamber bursting into loud laughter.
Background:
President Mahama’s address, which is in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, and which is expected to outline his ambitious “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aims at tackling economic challenges, creating jobs, and restoring stability.
In his address, the president is expected to touch on key areas of his government’s policy objectives.
He is also expected to provide updates on the state of Ghana’s economy, including the ongoing IMF bailout programme, security, and the cost of living, among other issues.
Additionally, he will update Ghanaians on deliverables for the year ahead, as well as the achievements of his government so far and the challenges that lie ahead.
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