A lot has been happening in the run-up to the dissolution of the 7th Parliament and inauguration of the 8th Parliament as well as the investiture of President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo.

Below is myjoyonline.com highlights of today’s big stories.

President Nana Akufo-Addo's earlier today presented his final State of the Nation Address to the seventh Parliament.

Among the topics he commented on, the President said it is good that his major opponent John Mahama has decided to go to court to settle his electoral dispute. He also urged members of the incoming 8th parliament to cooperate with each other for the interest of the country. Read more.

The Supreme Court in a 5-0 decision has set aside a ruling by the Ho High Court stopping Peter Amewu from joining the eighth Parliament as MP for Hohoe. Read more.

US President, Donald Trump has announced a delegation to attend President Akufo-Addo’s inauguration on Thursday, January 7. Read more.