President John Mahama is expected to spend more time on the power crisis facing the country as he delivers his third State of the Nation Address Thursday.

Government’s negotiation for financial bail-out with the international monetary fund is also expected to be a key feature in his address.

Joy News’ Parliamentary correspondent, Elton John Brobbey takes a cursory look at what President Mahama would be telling Parliament today.

President Mahama will reiterate measures announced by government to resolve the energy crisis that has dominated the political scene in the last three years.

Beyond agreements reached to bring in power ships from the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, exploration of solar and coal as key energy sources will be touched on by the president.

Also status of Ghana’s negotiation with the International Monetary Fund for a possible financial bailout will also engage the attention of the president this morning.

Challenges facing the health sector resulting from non-payment of claims to service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme and other sectors of the economy will receive mention in the address.

Majority chief whip Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak tells Joy News the president will use the occasion to appeal to Ghanaians to bear with the government in the face of the challenges confronting the nation.

He also expects the President to shed light on the energy crisis and disclose other sources of producing energy to augment current generation.

Meanwhile, the well-trimmed lawns, painted pavements, replacement of worn out lighting system and the provision of new chairs at the lobby and foyer of Parliament are welcoming signs of the presentation of the State of the Nation Address.

But beyond the beautiful looks of parliament house, the president will be walking into a hostile chamber coupled with heckling from the minority side.

But Muntaka Mubarak tells Joy News agreement has been reached with the Minority leadership to ensure that the president scale through without untoward interruption.