President-elect John Dramani Mahama has announced seven key appointments to the Office of the President, including the introduction of a Presidential Advisor responsible for the 24-hour economy and accelerated export development.

The appointments take effect from Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

The newly appointed officials are as follows:

Julius Debrah - Chief of Staff

Dr. Callistus Mahama - Executive Secretary to the President

Prosper Douglas Bani - Head of Interim Security Taskforce

Dr. Valerie Sawyerr - Senior Presidential Advisor, Governmental Affairs

Augustus Goosie Tannoh - Presidential Advisor Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development

Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew - Legal Counsel to the President of Ghana

Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu - Acting Spokesperson to the President

These appointments are aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and promoting economic transformation under the new administration.

One of the main policies that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reechoed in the minds of Ghanaians is the 24-hour economy. Many Ghanaians are hopeful of the implementation of the policy.

A 24-hour economy refers to an economic system where businesses, services, and activities operate continuously throughout the day and night. This system encompasses various sectors, including retail, transportation, entertainment, and public services, catering to consumer needs at any time.

Mahama emphasized at the 9th Ghana CEO Network Business Cocktail that the 24-hour economy policy would be a game-changer, pledging that a future NDC administration would actively pursue projects to transition Ghana into a fully-fledged 24-hour economy. He outlined that this vision aligns with the NDC's goal of creating an industrialized, inclusive, and resilient economy.