President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver his second State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, where he will outline his administration’s key priorities and policy direction for the coming year.
The address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, will serve as a formal communication from the President to the House regarding the current state of the country. It will also lay out the government’s legislative agenda and key development initiatives for the year ahead.
Ahead of the event, the Parliamentary Service has released comprehensive guidelines to regulate media coverage at Parliament House in Accra. In an official notice dated February 20, 2026, and addressed to all editors, the Service emphasized strict compliance with accreditation and security protocols.
Journalists not already members of the Parliamentary Press Corps who wish to cover the address must submit their accreditation applications to the Director of the Media Relations Department no later than Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The Service warned that failure to secure prior accreditation will result in denial of access to the premises.
Media personnel are instructed to display their accreditation passes prominently at all times and to remain within the designated areas specified on their passes. The notice specifically declared the Rt. Hon. Speaker’s lobby “Out of Bounds” for all photography, interviews, and related media engagements.
To alleviate congestion within the parliamentary precincts, a clean feed will be provided for rebroadcast. Media houses are encouraged to utilize this feed, resorting to the public gallery only when absolutely necessary. All interviews and live broadcasts must be conducted exclusively at the Foyer on the Ground floor of the Chamber block. Space in the foyer will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The public gallery has been reserved for invited guests, and the media is urged to limit their activities to the designated press gallery as much as possible. All reporters and their equipment will be subject to security screening.
“All media outlets/reporters must strictly comply with these directions as part of the security measures in place to ensure the event’s success,” the statement read.
President Mahama’s address comes at a time of significant public interest in the government’s economic recovery plans, governance reforms, and social policies. This second State of the Nation Address is expected to provide clarity on the administration’s legislative priorities and its strategy for building on the progress made since returning to office.
