By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that preparations have been completed for the rollout of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy programme, with implementation expected to commence later this year.
The 24-Hour Economy is a flagship policy of the current government aimed at allowing businesses to operate around the clock, extending operational hours across key sectors and services to boost economic activity, create jobs and improve productivity.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the government deliberately adopted a careful and structured approach to avoid the challenges that have affected previous policy initiatives.
“President Mahama and his government do not believe in ad-hoc policies. We don’t believe in sloganeering. If you want to set up a policy, it is better to be meticulous and take the time required so that when you take off, you don’t suffer the policy hiccups that other programmes have suffered,” he stated.
According to him, lessons from past initiatives informed the government’s decision to prioritise strong institutional and operational foundations before implementation.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that a framework has been developed for the establishment of a 24-Hour Economy Authority, which will be mandated to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the programme.
“At this moment, the presidential advisor and his team have been able to put up the framework for a 24-Hour Economy Authority, which will have the powers to implement this seamlessly. In all likelihood, this year, the implementation will begin,” he said.
He added that once the authority is fully set up, organisations interested in participating in the programme will be able to register and access incentives and support packages designed to encourage round-the-clock business operations.
The government believes the 24-Hour Economy will play a key role in driving growth, expanding employment opportunities and strengthening Ghana’s overall economic performance.
