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27 Feb

We’ll Keep Supporting ECOWAS, AU To Restore Democracy In Africa – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) in their efforts to restore democracy in Africa. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2024, he condemned the recent wave of military coups and interventions that have undermined democratic governance in some parts of the continent. “There is, indeed, Mr Speaker, a state of palpable anxiety and tension in every corner of West Africa, raising the spectre of regional instability, which we thought had been banished. Unconstitutional changes in Government in parts…

27 Feb

We Must Adopt A Long-Term Plan To Rewrite The Wrongs In Our Football – Akufo Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted the pressing need for a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address the persistent challenges facing Ghanaian football. His remarks come amid concern over the performance of the Black Stars at the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, where the team fell short of expectations, finishing the group stage with only two points out of a possible six. The team’s early exit from the tournament, under the guidance of then-coach Chris Hughton, has sparked questions about the future of football in the country. Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in…

27 Feb

SONA 2024: Good News For Cocoa Farmers

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President Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting cocoa farmers in the upcoming season. During his State of the Nation address on Tuesday, February 27, he said his government increase the cocoa price per bag from GH¢800 to GH¢1,300 because it has the welfare of cocoa farmers at heart. “Mr Speaker, we all witnessed the spectacular increment of the cocoa price from eight hundred cedis per bag (GH¢800) to one thousand, three hundred cedis (GH¢1,300) per bag in the current cocoa season, the highest increase in fifty (50) years. “With the current trend of the world cocoa price, cocoa farmers…

27 Feb

SONA 2024: GH¢5.8Bn Paid To Bondholders – Akufo-Addo

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that the government has fulfilled its financial pledges by clearing the final coupons owed to domestic bondholders. In 2023, the government initiated a domestic debt exchange program aimed at individual and pension bondholders as part of its revenue strategy to meet the requirements of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Delivering the State of the Nation address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, President Akufo-Addo disclosed that, an amount of GH¢5.8 billion has been paid to the bondholders. “A week ago, last Tuesday, on 20th February 2024, the second coupon…

27 Feb

FULL STATEMENT: Address On The State Of The Nation By President Akufo-Addo

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MESSAGE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, ON TUESDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY 2024, AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE, ACCRA. It is always exhilarating to be back in Parliament, and to discharge the duty, in fulfillment of Article 67 of the Constitution, of delivering to the House a Message on the State of the Nation on this occasion for the penultimate time. In accordance with protocol and convention, it is good to see that First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Second Lady Samira Bawumia, Spouse of Mr. Speaker, Alice Adjua Yornas, Chief…

26 Feb

Akufo-Addo To Deliver SONA Tomorrow

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, as mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. The President is expected to provide updates in various sectors such as security, Governance, Education, Health, Infrastructure and efforts against corruption during his address. Additionally, the speech will outline the government’s primary policy objectives for the year and detail strategies to enhance the current economic situation. Earlier in February, the then Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, announced the President’s upcoming address in Parliament. “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Article 67…

08 Mar

Akufo-Addo To Deliver SONA Tomorrow

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Akufo-Addo To Deliver SONA Tomorrow The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will deliver his first State of the Nation Address in his second term tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. This will be in accordance with Article 67 of the Constitution which mandates the President to present to Parliament the address at the beginning of each session of Parliament and before the dissolution of Parliament. “The House will be privileged to receive the President who is obligated to deliver the State of the Nation Address. His Excellency has given an indication to me that he is ready to do the obligation…