The government deliberately delayed the launch of its 24-Hour Economy policy to allow for extensive consultations and prevent political polarization, according to Sagnarigu MP, Atta Issah.
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, February 11, the lawmaker explained that the additional preparation period was critical for shaping the initiative into a sustainable, nationwide economic framework.
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“As we roll out the 24-Hour Economy, we wanted to avoid over-politicisation. That required careful consultations with all stakeholders,” Atta Issah said. “The Secretariat ensured that every relevant player in both the private and public sectors had a say in designing the programme.”
The MP, a member of Parliament’s Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee as well as the Finance Committee, said the policy will be rolled out through region-specific interventions designed around local economic strengths, including a groundnut processing initiative in the Upper West Region and plans to develop an Integrated Rice Corridor in the North East Region.
“These targeted interventions will harness regional comparative advantages,” he noted. “For instance, the Upper West will benefit from the millet corridor and groundnut processing, while the North East will see growth through the Integrated Rice Corridor.”
Atta Issah expressed confidence that the long-term framework would significantly boost Ghana’s economy, adding, “The 24-Hour Economy has come to stay. It is set to transform the country’s economic landscape, and I am confident that by the end of 2026, the results will be evident and Ghanaians will smile.
