Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong faced boos from the audience over the weekend as he sought to undermine former President John Dramani Mahama's proposal for a 24-hour economy.

While acknowledging the merit of the proposal at an event in the Central Region, Acheampong contended that Mahama, due to the electricity challenges encountered during his presidency, was not the suitable individual to put forth such an initiative.

His remarks were met with disapproval from some members of the audience.

"The 24-hour economy is good news, but even in the 8-hour economy, he (Mahama) was unable to keep the lights on… the 8-hour economy he failed at and bequeathed to us, is it 24 hours that he can manage?" Acheampong asked.

Then there were boos from some parts of the crowd, and some people started chanting "away, away."

Despite the jeers, the minister—who also happens to be the Abetifi Member of Parliament—maintained his position.

Agribusiness minister jeered for undermining the idea of a 24-hour economy.

The 2024 NDC flagbearer, Mahama, recently suggested a 24-hour economy, claiming it would help create jobs and spur economic growth, particularly for young people.

The leader of the New Patriotic Party and his greatest opponent in the 2024 presidential contest, Dr. Bawumia, has countered that the policy is unimaginative.

“This is one idea that John Mahama thinks that he has brought, it is a bad idea, it is an idea that hasn’t been thought through so I want you to compare me to John Mahama, who has the ideas to transform this economy.

“The track record of John Mahama doesn’t show innovative thinking, it doesn’t show ideas, the track record of Dr Bawumia is idea after idea. I have my own priorities and I have my own vision, when I become president I will bring more ideas and you will hear them very soon,” Dr Bawumia stated a recent campaign stop in the Northern Region.