Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy, which will officially be launched today by former President John Dramani Mahama, has stirred significant political and economic interest, with Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin calling for legislation to anchor the programme and secure its future beyond political cycles.
While the event showcased the technical and strategic vision behind the policy—aimed at stimulating growth, employment, and productivity through round-the-clock economic activity—the spotlight quickly shifted to the political will needed to ensure its longevity.
“This policy must not become another political experiment that fades with a change in government,” Speaker Bagbin stated. “It is time to give it legal teeth through parliamentary action.”
The initiative, a key promise in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s manifesto, seeks to transform Ghana’s economy by promoting shift-based operations in industries such as manufacturing, agro-processing, healthcare, retail, and transport. Participating enterprises will benefit from incentives such as reliable electricity, enhanced night-time security, and tax reliefs.
Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy, Goosie Tanoh, presented the policy’s architecture, emphasizing transformation in production, market systems, and human capital as core pillars. He outlined eight complementary programmes including Grow24, Make24,
