December 25, 2012

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver his message of the State of the Nation on Friday 4th January 2013 in accordance with article 67of the constitution.

The message of the State of the Nation is an annual ritual which seeks to inform the public on how the various sectors of the economy is performing and how the governments intends to improve the current situation.

The Majority Leader Cletus Avoka who disclosed this on the floor of Parliament while presenting the Business Statement for the week ending Friday 4th January 2013, stated that the House stand dissolved on Sunday 6th January 2013.

He noted that Bills of urgent nature may be taken through the various stages in one day in accordance with Order 119. Papers and committee reports may also be presented to the House.

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