President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will deliver his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025.
In line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the SONA serves as his concluding report on the nation’s state as he prepares to leave office.
The 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic is set to dissolve on Monday, January 6, 2025, officially. Later that evening, the 9th Parliament will convene at 11:00 PM to elect a Speaker and two Deputy Speakers.
According to a statement from the Parliamentary Service, the Speaker-elect and newly elected Members of Parliament will take their oaths at midnight, marking the commencement of the legislature’s next term.