Parliament of Ghana has officially concluded debate on the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by John Dramani Mahama on February 27, 2026.
The final stage of the deliberations took place on Wednesday, March 11, when leaders of both the Majority and Minority caucuses presented their closing remarks. Parliament later confirmed the development in a Facebook post following the day’s proceedings.
In his closing contribution, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticised the government’s decision to acquire a presidential jet, arguing that the move comes at a time when several hospital projects across the country remain incomplete.
He also raised concerns about what he described as unfulfilled promises to create jobs for young people. According to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, many youth were unable to take part in recent security service recruitment exercises because they lacked reliable internet access to complete their applications.
The Minority Leader further criticised the recent reduction in the cocoa producer price, arguing that the decision has worsened the situation for cocoa farmers.
In response, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga defended the government’s position, insisting that the cocoa producer price has reached unprecedented levels under the administration of John Dramani Mahama.
“When the world pays more for a bar of chocolate, the farmer in Sefwi, Enchi and Tepa should also feel the impact in his pocket,” said Mahama Ayariga.
He explained that the policy forms part of a broader strategy to restore the dignity of Ghanaian agriculture while promoting local industrialisation, with the long-term goal of positioning “Made in Ghana” as a globally recognised mark of quality.
The debate eventually ended with Parliament of Ghana adopting the motion on the State of the Nation Address delivered by John Dramani Mahama. The motion was moved by Isaac Adongo, Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, and seconded by John Ntim Fordjour, MP for Assin South—signalling cross-party backing for the President’s policy direction for 2026.