Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a 24-hour economic policy in Ghana.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, Richard Ahiagbah countered that the policy is impractical, stating that some institutions already operate on a 24-hour economy, making the concept nothing new.
Mr. Ahiagbah alleged that the policy was a “fast one” pulled on Ghanaians, questioning how it was allowed to happen.
He emphasized that the NPP believes the policy is not realistic, saying, “I think they should begin to deaccelerate that 24-Hour economy because it is not realizable.”
Richard Ahiagbah also referenced Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s position on the matter, highlighting that the NPP focuses on practicality and feasibility.
“What is doable is being done… what is feasible, what is necessary, what is demand-appropriate is being done,” he explained.
According to him, there is not a 24-hour economy that will suddenly appear, but rather existing institutions can be invested in to improve their services. However, Ahiagbah stressed that any such investments must be demand-driven.
The 24-hour economic policy proposed by the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) during the 2024 campaign period aims to transform the Ghanaian economy by increasing enterprise and labour productivity in twelve priority sectors, thereby creating jobs to tackle significant unemployment challenges.
The policy is built on two pillars: stabilising the macroeconomic environment and supporting infrastructural development. Sound macro-economic management aims to lower inflation, ensure a stable Cedi, and lower interest rates.
Source: metrotvonline.com