President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to present his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, prior to the dissolution of the 8th Parliament.

This address, as stipulated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as the President’s concluding report on the nation’s status before he vacates office.

The 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic will officially be dissolved on Monday, January 6, 2025. On that same day, the 9th Parliament will convene at 11:00 PM to elect a Speaker and two Deputy Speakers.

A statement issued by the Parliamentary Service indicated that the Speaker-elect and the newly elected Members of Parliament will take their oaths at midnight, marking the transition to the next legislative term.

To facilitate comprehensive coverage of these events, Parliament has urged media personnel to obtain accreditation in advance.