President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, ahead of the dissolution of the 8th Parliament.
This address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, represents the President’s final assessment of the nation’s condition before he steps down from his position.
The 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic will be officially dissolved on Monday, January 6, 2025. On the same day, the 9th Parliament will convene at 11:00 PM to elect a Speaker and two Deputy Speakers.
A statement from the Parliamentary Service has indicated that the Speaker-elect and the newly elected Members of Parliament will take their oaths at midnight, signifying the commencement of the new legislative term.
To ensure thorough coverage of these significant events, Parliament has requested that media personnel secure their accreditation in advance.
