The beginning of this year 2025, Ghanaians had the opportunity to hear two State of the Nation Addresses (SONA)s, all delivered within a space of two months – in January and in February.
The outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo after eight years as president was handing over and had to give his last address on January 3. He painted a glorious picture of what he was leaving behind.
Then came the turn of incoming President John Mahama – becoming president for the second time after losing two elections, he had an opportunity to deliver his first address to the nation he was just taking charge of – he painted a gloomy picture.
We bring you below the two addresses.
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SONA John Mahama