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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah questions delay in implementing 24-Hour Economy Programme
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The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has criticised the government over what he describes as the slow implementation of its flagship 24-Hour Economy Programme.
Speaking in Parliament yesterday, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah argued that nearly two years after the government assumed office, there is little evidence that the programme is being implemented as promised.
According to him, Parliament has approved about GH¢650 billion for government expenditure over the past two years, yet no government agency has adopted the programme’s proposed “one job, three people, three shifts” model.
“The promise of the 24-hour economy was clear: one job, three people, three shifts,” he stated.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah maintained that the absence of any public institution operating under the model raises concerns about the programme’s progress.
He argued that the situation suggests the initiative has not delivered on the expectations created before the government took office.
The ranking member also questioned the government’s priorities, claiming that other matters had received greater attention while policies needed to support the 24-Hour Economy Programme remain outstanding.
According to him, government officials informed Parliament during committee meetings that incentives required to encourage private sector participation in the programme are still being developed.
Mr. Oppong Nkrumah urged the government to expedite work on those incentives if it intends to make the 24-Hour Economy Programme operational.
He stressed that the success of the initiative would depend on measures that enable businesses and institutions to operate around the clock and create the jobs promised under the policy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
