Accra, Feb 27, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama delivers address on the State of the Nation to Parliament in line with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic.
“Government will also start renovation of the State Banquet Hall.”
Parliament House, 1:00PM
“Government to commence rehabilitation of the Accra International Conference Centre.”
“I will be your personal ambassador for the promotion of tourism arts and culture.”
“Government has allocated 20 million cedis to the film sector and other 20 million to the other creative sector.”
“Government concluded a joint venture agreement for the completion of the Saglemi housing project.”
“Government is collaborating with private sector to establish three new garment factories.”
“Ghana has now acquired new visa wavers to 11 countries.”
“Acquisition of passport under my administration is now easier.”
“All 16 regional capitals now have passport application centres.”
“Ghana continues to pursue good neighbourliness.”
“I wish to commend the IGP for bringing various criminals to justice.”
“The trust of the Ghanaian people in the Police Service is rising again.”
“The Ghana Police service has received 40 armoured vehicles.”
“I express my condolences bro the families of the victims of the military stampede.”
“Plans are far ahead to acquire two new offshore patrol vessels, drones.”
“Plans are far advanced to construct two new military barracks: Two new military barracks will be established in Ajumako and Dambai”
“Agreeinment have been signed to deliver four Eurocopter helicopters and one jet to replace ageing fleet of the Ghana Aircraft.”
“I commend the Ghana Armed Forces for rescuing fishermen who attacked.”
“About Gh400 million cedis has been allocated for the Women’s Bank to empower Ghanian women.”
“The Women’s Bank will see a full rollout in the coming months.”
“My government would ensure gender equality and equity.”
“Work is well advanced on the Women’s Development Bank.”
“Over 114 case dockets involving hundreds of accued persons are pending in courts accross the country.”
“EOCO has recovered over GHC600 million,”
Roads & Transport
“The new 24-hour operations have commenced at Tema Port.”
“New seven floor car park to be constructed at Terminal 3.”
“Work on new regional airports in Sunyani, Bolgatanga and Wa to begin soon.”
“A new business model has been submitted to guide the reintroduction of a national airline.”
“300 busses have been procured to improve road transport.”
“Road tolls to be re-introduced this year.”
“Eastern Corridor roads to be completed by end of 2027.”
“Accra- Kunasi Expressway will reduce travel time.”
“About 2000 kilometres of roads across the country are being worked on.”
“Work has started on 50 major roads at an estimated cost of 50 billion cedis.”
“We are steadily clearing road sector debts.”
Parliament House, 12:00PM
Health
“Direct government funding for health will account for about 72% of total health spending in 2026 and increase of 56.8% in 2023.”
“Government to complete major hospitals, including Phase II of Ridge Hospital, Police Hospital, and La General hospital.”
“We will complete the Komfo Anokye Hospital maternity in children’s block.”
“No patient should be turned away in government hospitals.”
“You do not need a comfortable bed to save patients.”
“We will strengthen immunization funding.”
“Government will not abandon infrastructural projects.”
“Nursing trainee allowances have been restored.”
“13,500 nurses and midwives have been absorbed unto the payroll.”
“Donor support reduced from 19 per cent to 2.2 per cent.”
“Claims payment of NHIS are now timely.”
Education
“50,000 housing units to be constructed for teachers.”
“Government to construct six regional TVET centres.”
“Government to construct three new Technical universities to strengthen skills development.”
“Government has increased daily feeding grants for students in public special schools from GHC 8 to GHC15.”
“12.2 million sanitary pads have been distributed to girls public schools.”
“Government has fully cleared all Capitation Grant arrears owed to the basic schools.”
“Law students will now benefit from student loan scheme.”
“Over 200,000 tertiary students to benefits from this year’s No Fee Stress initiative for first year students.”
“Over 152, 00 students have benefitted from the No Fee Stress Initiative.”
Parliament House, 11:40AM
Agriculture & Agribusiness
“Ghana has launched a comprehensive Poultry Farm to Table Initiative.”
“The Shea industry is also being revived.”
“540 motor bikes purchased for extensive coverage.”
“11 farmer service centres to be constructed this year.”
“Over 413 institutions have been registered and participating in the Feed Ghana Programme.”
“Food inflation has declined to 4.9 percent.”
Parliament House, 11:30AM
Energy
“I’m pleased to announce, also, that Tema Oil Refinery is back.”
“200 out of the 400 targeted communities have been connected to the national grid.”
“Adopting Private Sector participation, particularly in billing and collection will reduce losses in the Energy Sector.”
“The 2026 budget has made provision for timely payment of all gas consumption going forward.”
Parliament House, 11:25AM
“We are paying for every gas we are consuming today.”
“Government to introduce legislation to ban sole-sourcing.”
“While fully understanding the concerns of farmers, we assure them that the reforms announced by government will see a total transformation of the cocoa sector.”
“Reforms in the cocoa sector necessary.”
“We have to take a painful decision by reducing the Cocoa Producer price to achieve competitive prices.”
“All is set for take off for the 24 Hour Economy.”
“Over 1 million Ghanaians have found employment.”
“Fiscal reforms have put GHS6 billion back into the pockets of Ghanaians.”
Parliament House, 11:15AM
“We abolished nuisance taxes leveled on Ghanaians: We have reformed VAT comprehensively.”
“Ghana’s economy has surpassed the US$100 billion mark for the first time.”
“The cedi appreciated by 40.7 per cent against the US dollar [in 2025]”
“We did not arrest the dollar, we strengthened the cedi to put up a good fight againsgt the other currencies.”
“Price per litre of Diesel fell from GHS15.4 to GHS11.3′”
“Ghana’s credibility is restored in the world market.”
“Food inflation fell by 26.6 percentage point.”
“We settled US$709 billion Eurobond ahead of schedule.”
“Fitch, Moodies and S &P, all upgraded Ghana’s credit ratings.”
“Ghana’s credibility is restored, Ghana is rising.”
“Public debt fell by 82.1 billion cedis.”
“We closed our fiscal discipline at 3.1 per cent low below the projected 3.8 per cent.”
“Growth means nothing without discipline.”
“We have borrowed less and spent more responsibly.”
“Ghana is placed among the top 10 growing economies in Africa.”
“Our nation is on the runway; it is in take off mode, and you are all advised to fasten your seatbelts.”
“The Accra resetting is gaining momentum.”
“Ghana is back, Ghana is working again, and Ghana is open for business.”
Parliament House, 11:00AM
“We inherited an economy in serious crises.”
“African must rise with confidence, unity and purpose.”
“Africa’s future relies on dismantling our artificial boarders.”
“Our nation is on rebound and national renewal of hope.” – President Mahama
Parliament House, 10:48AM
The Majority Caucus is in white; the Minority Caucus is in black in Parliament today.
GNA