Outgoing President has praised the Speaker of , Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, for his outstanding leadership during one of the most unprecedented political eras in Ghana's democratic history.

In his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on January 3, 2025, Akufo-Addo reflected on the challenges he faced working with a that had the slimmest of majorities and a Speaker who represented the opposition party, making their collaboration both unique and complex. "Mr.

Speaker, you and I have made history in these past four years, and I must acknowledge the role you played in keeping steady the ship of state and the governance structures of our country," President Akufo-Addo stated.

His comments underscored the significant achievements in governance, despite the challenges posed by a divided and an opposition Speaker.