Date: March 1, 2025
Source: New Patriotic Party
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced plans to present what it calls the “True State of the Nation Address” on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This move comes after President John Dramani Mahama delivered his official State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, 2025. The NPP claims that the President’s address failed to present a full and accurate picture of the nation’s current condition.
NPP Claims President Mahama Misrepresented National Issues
According to a press release signed by Stephen Ayesu Ntim, the National Chairman of the NPP, the party believes critical national issues were either omitted or misrepresented in Mahama’s SONA. The opposition party argues that the address did not reflect the true state of affairs in Ghana since President Mahama assumed office on January 7, 2025.
Concerns Raised by the NPP
The NPP highlighted several urgent issues they claim have emerged under President Mahama’s administration. These include:
1.Worsening Power Supply: Many Ghanaians are reportedly experiencing severe electricity instability, affecting businesses and livelihoods.
2.Security Concerns: The NPP points to a decline in national security, particularly in the northern regions, which they say has led to increased public safety worries.
3.Illegal Mining (Galamsey) and Violence: There are reports of a resurgence in illegal mining activities, especially in Obuasi, accompanied by violent incidents that pose environmental and security risks.
4 Employment Crisis: The NPP also accused the government of cancelling public sector recruitment and appointments, worsening the unemployment rate and deepening economic uncertainty.
NPP Criticizes SONA for Omissions
The NPP believes that these pressing challenges were conspicuously absent from the President’s address. They emphasized that the State of the Nation Address is a constitutional mandate under Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which requires the President to present a comprehensive and honest update on the country’s situation. However, the NPP argues that President Mahama’s speech fell short of this obligation.
NPP to Offer Alternative Address in Parliament
The NPP, through its leadership in Parliament, led by Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, will present the True State of the Nation Address on March 4, 2025. The party says the purpose is to offer Ghanaians a factual, objective, and transparent account of the nation’s current condition.
Commitment to Accountability and Transparency
The NPP reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and responsible governance. The party says it will continue to play its role in ensuring Ghanaians have access to accurate information about the country’s governance and development.
As March 4 approaches, Ghanaians are expected to closely monitor both the government’s response and the NPP’s presentation, as political discourse intensifies ahead of future elections.
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