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President Mahama assents to 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday February19, assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, in a brief ceremony before the 13th cabinet meeting.
In his remarks after the signing, the president said, “Cabinet colleagues, I just appended my signature to give assent to the 24-hour Authority Bill.
This Bill, which Ghanaians have been waiting for, was one of our flagship strategies for economic transformation.”
He explained that the process took a while because the government had to ensure due diligence to give legal effect to the policy initiative.
“Now we must move from strategy to implementation. The business sector is waiting, Ghanaian investors are waiting, foreign investors are waiting,” President Mahama added.
He added that “They want to see the package of incentives that we can afford, so that they can invest more and expand productivity and also create more employment for our young people, and so it’s my pleasure to assent to this Bill today.”
The bill establishes a 24-Hour Economy Authority to serve as the central coordinating body to implement the policy, aligning public and private sector efforts, and addressing infrastructure and regulatory needs.
[12:18, 19/02/2026] Edem: Minister highlights Fugu’s role in jobs, culture and tourism
Minister for Tourism Culture and Creative Arts, 009Abla Dzifa Gomashie has reaffirmed Fugu’s growing importance as a driver of job creation, cultural preservation and tourism development during a joint stakeholder engagement with smock producers and dealers in Accra.
The meeting, co-led by Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry by Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, focused on strengthening the Fugu value chain, tackling production challenges and expanding market access, while producers raised concerns about raw materials, financing, distribution and the need for wider promotion in schools and public institutions.
The engagement comes amid renewed global attention on Ghana’s indigenous textiles, following President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appearance in Fugu during a state visit to Zambia.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts reiterated its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders to position Fugu as a symbol of national identity and a catalyst for inclusive economic growth.
The Ministry of Health has set up a three member committee to investigate the alleged denial of emergency care that reportedly led to the death of a 29 year old engineer, Charles Amissah.
The incident is reported to have occurred on February 6, 2026.
In a press release issued on February 18, the Ministry explained that the committee will carry out a comprehensive and independent inquiry to establish the facts surrounding the case.
The Ministry indicated that the committee will review the sequence of events, the decisions taken by health officials, and any factors that may have contributed to delays or challenges in providing emergency treatment.
It will also assess whether existing policies, protocols, and oversight systems governing emergency healthcare delivery are adequate and effective.
The committee is chaired by Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa, a pathologist.
The other members are Dr. Henry Kwasi Bulley, a fellow in emergency medicine at KTH, and Dr. Koku Awoonor Williams, a technical advisor to the Health Minister.
The Ministry noted that the committee is expected to present its report and recommendations to the Minister for Health on or before March 5, 2026.
The ministry of Health, stressed that it remains committed to accountability, integrity, and strict adherence to emergency care standards.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided an update on government action following the death of Nana Agyei Ahyia, a Ghanaian student who lost his life under what officials describe as unusual circumstances while studying in Latvia.
In a press release dated February 19, 2026, the Ministry explained that a delegation led by the Foreign Minister travelled to Latvia to engage authorities and seek clarity and justice in the matter.
According to the Ministry, the family of the deceased was represented at the meetings, with Nana Agyei’s mother and aunty participating.
The delegation also included forensic experts, a pathologist, lawyers, Ghana’s ambassador, and consular officers from the Ghanaian Embassy in Berlin.
The officials held discussions with several Latvian authorities, including the Foreign Minister, Interior Minister, police chiefs, state prosecutors, and investigators.
The Latvian side indicated that investigations are ongoing and now directly supervised by the Interior Ministry, with fresh investigators appointed to ensure credible outcomes.
The Ministry noted that Latvian authorities welcomed any additional information relevant to the case.
As part of the process, Nana Agyei’s mother submitted a formal statement to support investigations, and further submissions are expected.
The Government of Ghana requested that the final investigative report be made available to the family, a request that drew no objection from the Latvian side.
The Ministry stressed that Ghana remains committed to truth, transparency, and justice, urging the public to avoid speculation that could affect the investigation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
