SONA 2023 postponed to March 8
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, which has been eagerly anticipated by Ghanaians, has been postponed to Wednesday, March 8.
Originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, the address will now be delivered two days after the 66th independence anniversary celebration in the Volta Region.
The announcement of the postponement was made by the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, while presenting the business statement for the third week ending Friday, March 3. However, no specific reason was given for the decision to reschedule the address.
The SONA is a mandatory exercise for any sitting president, as stipulated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. It serves as a platform for the president to outline the country’s progress over the past year, as well as the government’s agenda for the coming year.
The postponement of the SONA has raised questions and concerns among Ghanaians, who are eager to hear about the progress made by the government since the president’s last address.
Some have speculated that the postponement may be related to ongoing political tensions and the need for the government to carefully strategize its messaging in light of recent events.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the postponement, many Ghanaians remain hopeful that the upcoming SONA will provide a clear and comprehensive picture of the government’s plans for the future.
As the country continues to face a range of economic and social challenges, including high unemployment rates, a struggling education system, and ongoing issues with corruption and inequality, many are looking to the government for bold and decisive action.
The SONA represents a critical opportunity for the president to lay out a vision for the future that inspires confidence and builds momentum for meaningful change.
