Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s proposed 24-hour economy policy, labeling it as impractical and a mockery of the party's past governance record.

In an interview with GHOne TV, Deputy Majority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, derided the NDC's policy initiative, citing the party's inability to effectively manage the economy during its tenure, particularly due to the infamous 'dumsor' crisis that plagued the nation with persistent power outages.

"Sometimes, when they are talking about how they will run a 24-hour economy, I just laugh at them. How can you run a 24-hour economy when you can't even keep running the economy for 12 hours?" questioned Habib Iddrisu.

The 24-hour economy proposal has been a focal point for the NDC, with the party's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, emphasizing its potential to boost revenue generation and alleviate unemployment by enabling businesses to operate continuously.

However, Habib Iddrisu dismissed the feasibility of such a policy, attributing the skepticism to the NDC's past governance failures, particularly in the energy sector. He pointed out that the NDC's mismanagement of the energy sector during their tenure led to widespread power outages, crippling small-scale businesses and factories.

"People with small-scale businesses and factories were being shut down because of the constant power outages we refer to as 'dumsor.' Businesses have collapsed, and people have lost their jobs, so you can't run the economy for 12 hours; how can you run it for 24 hours?" he asserted.

While acknowledging intermittent power outages currently experienced in some parts of the country, Habib Iddrisu clarified that the situation does not amount to a return of the 'dumsor' era. He cited assurances from the Minister of Energy regarding ongoing repairs to address the power disruptions, asserting that the government is actively working to rectify the issue.

As the debate surrounding the NDC's 24-hour economy proposal continues, contrasting viewpoints underscore the complexities and challenges inherent in Ghana's economic landscape. For comprehensive coverage and analysis of this developing story, stay tuned to reliable news sources.