The 24-hour economy is a mere electioneering slogan — Brigitte Dzogbeneuku

The 2020 Presidential Candidate for the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Brigitte Dzogbenuku, has described the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) proposal for a 24-hour economy as a mere slogan.

According to a report by myjoyonline.com on Thursday, September 5, 2024, she urged political leaders to address fundamental issues such as security, transportation, and fuel before considering ambitious economic reforms such as the implementation of a 24-hour economy.

“Promises and sloganeering is the bane of us. That is what has brought us to where we are. Promises and sloganeering without proper implementation is what has brought us where we are. I think it’s just a slogan. I don’t think it would make a huge difference.

“We are talking about 24-hour economy. Can we talk about security first? Can that be put in place, our transport, and our fuels, there are so many basic things that need to be put in place for this to work. So, let’s not be fuelled with sloganeering," she stated in an interview on the AM Show.

The flagbearer of the opposition NDC, John Dramani Mahama, has stated that the objective behind his proposed 24-hour economy initiative is to enable businesses to operate three shifts per day.

To achieve this goal, he said the government and private sector will collaborate.

"The 24-hour economy is designed to create new employment opportunities, particularly for young people, address unemployment, and enhance living standards in Ghana, he explained.

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