36 h. ago Mahama’s SONA undermines investor confidence, reverses economic gain – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has strongly criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), arguing that it has reversed the economic gains made in recent years, particularly in restoring investor confidence.

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38 h. ago Mahama engaged in propaganda with State of the Nation address – Amin Adam

The Minority has accused President John Mahama of using the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a platform for propaganda rather than addressing the real challenges facing Ghanaians.

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3 d. ago IERPP’s Analysis of the State of the Nation Address by President John Mahama

On Thursday, February 27, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the 9th Parliament, as mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana. His speech touched on the country’s economic, social, and financial conditions of the populace. This article examines the president’s statements and compares them with economic and financial data sources.

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4 d. ago NPP Dismisses Mahama’s Economic Strategy as ‘Empty Talk’ Ahead of National Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/npp-dismisses-mahamas-economic-strategy-as-empty-talk-ahead-of-national-dialogue/Tensions flared in Ghana’s political arena this week as President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) faced sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused his administration of prioritizing rhetoric over actionable solutions to revive the economy. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) escalated its attacks, with Communications Director Richard Ahiagbah declaring that the National […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/npp-dismisses-mahamas-economic-strategy-as-empty-talk-ahead-of-national-dialogue/

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4 d. ago Bagbin says Ghana at its lowest but finds hope in Mahama’s SONA

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns over Ghana’s current economic and social struggles, describing the nation as being at its lowest point.

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4 d. ago ‘Ghana was on the path to economic recovery, Mahama can’t rewrite history,’ says Abena Osei

Former Minister of State at the Finance Abena Osei-Asare, has hit back at President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), accusing him of deliberately ignoring the economic recovery achieved under the previous NPP administration while pushing a narrative of economic collapse.

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5 d. ago Economy worse than Mahama presented, details will be revealed in budget – Dep. Finance Minister nominee

The Deputy Finance Minister nominee, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has stated that Ghana’s economic situation is far worse than what President John Mahama presented in his State of the Nation Address (SONA).

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5 d. ago Mahama Defends Cabinet Diversity Amid Criticism Over Women’s Representation, Pushes Economic Dialogue

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-defends-cabinet-diversity-amid-criticism-over-womens-representation-pushes-economic-dialogue/Ghana’s Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has launched a blistering critique of President John Mahama’s cabinet composition, accusing the administration of sidelining women in key leadership roles. During parliamentary debates following Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Afenyo-Markin highlighted that only two women occupy seats in the 19-member cabinet, a mere 10% representation, despite […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-defends-cabinet-diversity-amid-criticism-over-womens-representation-pushes-economic-dialogue/

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5 d. ago Mahama’s Economic Revival Pledge Earns Parliamentary Backing, Sparks Public Hope

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-revival-pledge-earns-parliamentary-backing-sparks-public-hope/Ghana’s Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has hailed President John Mahama’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a beacon of hope for citizens grappling with a protracted economic crisis, pledging full parliamentary support for the administration’s recovery agenda. Speaking in Parliament after the President’s address, Ayariga underscored the gravity of Ghana’s fiscal challenges but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahamas-economic-revival-pledge-earns-parliamentary-backing-sparks-public-hope/

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5 d. ago Photos: President Mahama delivers State of the Nation Address

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, 27 Feb, 2025, presented his first State of the Nation’s Address to Parliament under his second term. The president delivered the presentation to mark the beginning of his economic resetting agenda. It was his first appearance in Parliament since he was sworn in as president of Ghana for a […]

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5 d. ago Good News for Michael Blackson and Co. – President Mahama Announces All Bondholders Will Be Paid in Full With No ‘Haircuts’

President John Dramani Mahama announced during his 2025 State of the Nation address (SONA) has announced an update to one of the most contentious decisions taken by the previous government in – the debt exchange program. Speaking during his SONA, the President called on bondholders to be calm because this government would honor all obligations ... Read more The post Good News for Michael Blackson and Co. – President Mahama Announces All Bondholders Will Be Paid in Full With No ‘Haircuts’ appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago If the president has any concerns, his duty is to fix it – Minority Leader

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying it was filled with lamentations rather than solutions.

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5 d. ago People With Disabilities Will Attend Tertiary for Free – Mahama Announces

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that tertiary education for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will now be free. Speaking during the first State of the Nations Address (SONA) of his second term in office, President Mahama said all persons with disabilities in the country will now access tertiary education without paying any fees. He announced ... Read more The post People With Disabilities Will Attend Tertiary for Free – Mahama Announces appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago Full text: Mahama’s first SONA in second term delivered to Parliament on Feb. 27

Mr. Speaker, Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution requires the President to address the people of Ghana, in whom sovereignty resides, on the state of the nation.

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5 d. ago Mahama Vows to Retain Free SHS, Tackle Corruption in 2025 SONA

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-to-retain-free-shs-tackle-corruption-in-2025-sona/President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) program, pledging to improve its implementation rather than scrap it. Delivering his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, Mahama acknowledged the program’s importance but criticized its execution under previous administrations. “I, John […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-vows-to-retain-free-shs-tackle-corruption-in-2025-sona/

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5 d. ago Now We Can Boast of a Fine Handsome Man as President – Netizens React as Video of Mahama Arriving for 2025 SONA Hits Social Media

A video of Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, arriving for his first State of the Nation’s Address (SONA) at Parliament House in Accra, has sparked hilarious responses on social media. Ghanaians praised Mahama for his sharp dressing and handsome features, while at the same time, throwing shade at the previous President. President Mahama in a ... Read more The post Now We Can Boast of a Fine Handsome Man as President – Netizens React as Video of Mahama Arriving for 2025 SONA Hits Social Media appeared first on GhanaCelebrities.Com.

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5 d. ago I expect Mahama to present the ‘true state of the country’ in his SONA

A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Dr. Jabir Mohammed, has shared his expectations for the forthcoming State of the Nation Address(SONA).

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5 d. ago I don’t expect Prez Mahama to spend all the SONA hours lamenting – Dr Humphrey Anim

The President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Dr Humphrey Anim Darke, says he does not expect President John Mahama to use the entire State of the Nation Address (SONA) to lament economic challenges without offering solutions.

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5 d. ago NPP MPs in black, NDC in white as Mahama delivers first SONA of second term

A striking contrast has unfolded in Parliament today as Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) arrived dressed in black, while their counterparts from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) donned all-white attire.

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5 d. ago Mahama’s to deliver first SONA in second term as he resets Ghana with bold economic vision

President John Mahama will deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, Thursday, February 27, since assuming office for a second term.

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