President John Dramani Mahama is set to fulfill his constitutional obligation by delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026. This marks his second address to the Ninth Parliament since returning to office in January 2025.
In accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President will provide a comprehensive report on the country’s current status and outline the government's legislative and developmental agenda for the remainder of the year.
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Key Themes Expected in the "Reset" Update
The 2026 SONA is expected to focus heavily on the transition from economic stabilization to active transformation under the administration's "Reset Agenda".
1. The 24-Hour Economy Roadmap
Following the signing of the 24-Hour Economy Authority Act into law today (February 20), the President is expected to detail the immediate rollout plan. This includes:
Tax Incentive Packages: Announcing specific fiscal benefits for the first wave of certified 24-hour businesses.
Energy Reliability: Updates on the Time-of-Use (ToU) tariff system designed to lower operational costs at night.
2. Fight Against Corruption and the ORAL Initiative
A significant portion of the speech is expected to address the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative.
Asset Recovery: Providing an update on stolen state assets and funds recovered during the first year of the administration.
Institutional Strengthening: Outlining new measures to empower the Office of the Special Prosecutor and other accountability bodies.
3. Economic Indicators and Fiscal Discipline
The President will likely highlight the macroeconomic progress made in 2025, including:
Inflation Trends: Discussing the target to bring inflation down toward single digits by the end of 2026.
Debt Management: Providing an update on Ghana's strategy for exiting the IMF programme and maintaining currency stability.
Logistics and Public Interest
The address will be delivered in the Chamber of Parliament in Accra, presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin. Given the administration’s focus on "execution over excuses," the address is anticipated to be high on data and specific project timelines.
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