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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 Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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