The Deputy Minister of Railway Development and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim South in the Ashanti Region, Kwaku Asante-Boateng, has opposed the 24-hour economy policy advocated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Mr Asante-Boateng criticized the policy, deeming it clichéd and lacking substance. He raised concerns about its foundation, direction, and efficacy in addressing youth unemployment and economic challenges in the country.

John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 NDC flagbearer, has been steadfast in his commitment to empowering Ghana's youth with knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.

His proposal includes the introduction of a 24-hour economy, aimed at maximizing agricultural potential and providing essential social and IT infrastructure to spur economic growth.

Mahama pledged incentives and tax breaks for manufacturers operating additional shifts to boost employment opportunities.

”We will introduce a 24-hour economy with incentives and tax breaks for manufacturers who will run extra shifts to create more room for employment, ” he assured.

In a recent appearance on the Etifi Nsem show on Onua FM, Asante-Boateng dismissed the NDC's 24-hour economy proposal as inadequate, expressing disappointment in the opposition's lack of comprehensive solutions to address unemployment and economic challenges despite their lengthy period in opposition.

He emphasized that the NDC's constant fallback on the 24-hour economy as a solution raised questions about its foundation and direction.

Asante-Boateng went further to assert that the NDC's promotion of the 24-hour economy is a strategic ploy to garner public support, cautioning against falling victim to such tactics.

He subtly suggested that choosing the NDC in the upcoming general elections could lead to regret for Ghanaians, emphasizing the need to consider alternative, bold solutions presented by figures like Dr. Bawumia.