The Ghanaian Parliament has begun accrediting journalists to cover President John Dramani Mahama’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
In a statement from Mr. David Sebastian Damoah, Director of Media Relations for the Parliamentary Service, media personnel who are not members of the Parliamentary Press Corps must submit accreditation requests by Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to gain access.
The statement clarified that designated media areas will be provided for coverage, while the public gallery will be reserved exclusively for invited guests. Security screening will be mandatory, and only accredited journalists will be allowed entry.
Journalists seeking further guidance were advised to contact Mr. Damoah directly at 0240297110. The accreditation process is aimed at ensuring organized and secure reporting of the key national event, which highlights the government’s achievements and policy direction for the year.
