A lecturer in Political Science and History at KNUST, Dr. Amakye Boateng, characterizes former President John Mahama's 24-hour economy policy as a "significant concept" that might elude individuals with narrow perspectives.

During an interview with Kojo Marfo on Abusua Nkommo on Abusua FM, he asserted, "This policy is a substantial idea, and we cannot anticipate individuals with limited perspectives to comprehend it."

“If Vice President Bawumia, who comes from an economics background, cannot understand the policy, which seems to create more jobs, then it is up to him,” he stated.

Dr. Boateng emphasized that if the Ghana Revenue Authority started collecting taxes from night markets, the policy could increase Ghana's base of income generation.

Dr. Boateng questioned why anyone would have a negative opinion of this policy and emphasized how it offered a way to both boost the economy and lessen Ghana's youth unemployment gap.

24hrs Economy Banter

The National Democratic Congress' flag bearer, former President John Dramani Mahama, has put forward the 24-hour economy as his strategy for generating additional quality employment opportunities and fostering the growth of the Ghanaian economy.

According to Mr. Mahama, the policy proposal aims to encourage businesses to adopt a 3-shift system that operates continuously.

In response, the flag bearer of the NPP, former President and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, dismissed the policy proposal, asserting that the 24-hour economy is already effectively functioning for numerous industry participants.

Addressing party faithful in the Northern Region, Dr Bawumia contended, “Today, there are many businesses that are already working for 24 hours.”

"Hospitals are open for 24 hours. You can buy electricity for 24 hours. Because of digitalization, you can transfer money for 24 hours. There are many chop bars and restaurants that are open for 24 hours.”

The Movement For Change's leader, Allan Kyeremanteng, has questioned the comprehension of those who oppose the 24-hour economy proposal. Kyeremanteng is building up a third force to challenge Ghana's NPP and NDC political duopoly.

Speaking following a widely attended walk in Kumasi, the leader of the Yellow Butterfly movement suggested that the argument be raised to scholarly conversations about the idea's viability.

“Former President Mahama came to say that he will implement a 24-hour economy when he comes. He is not wrong if he says that. Anyone who says the 24-hour economy is bad does not understand politics. All those who don’t want the 24-hour economy, what it implies is that they have no understanding of politics.

“But what we have to ask John Mahama is that… what are you going to do to keep the economy running for 24 hours? That is the question we should be asking. That is the question we need to put to the NDC but if you come out to say the 24-hour economy is not going to work then you lack understanding,” he stated.