President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address to Parliament today, February 27, 2024.
As per Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President is obligated to present a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the beginning of each session and prior to the dissolution of Parliament.
This constitutional requirement mandates the President to communicate a message on the State of the Nation at the onset of each session and preceding the dissolution of Parliament.
The address is expected to outline the government’s main policy goals for the year and provide details on how the government plans to tackle current economic challenges. It is anticipated to emphasize the government’s primary policy objectives for the year while offering insights into the strategies aimed at improving prevailing economic conditions.
Earlier in February, the then Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, announced this development in Parliament, stating, “Mr Speaker, in accordance with Article 67 of the Constitution, H.E the President will deliver to the House a message on the State of the Nation on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Honourable Members are entreated to avail themselves for the task ahead.”
This address will be President Akufo-Addo’s penultimate presentation to Parliament.
Key stakeholders, including the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), have urged President Akufo-Addo to outline plans for stabilizing the local currency to enhance the business environment’s cost-effectiveness.
