24-Hour Economy has not been abandoned – Beatrice Annan

Presidential Staffer Beatrice Annan has said the government has not abandoned its 24-hour economy policy, stressing that it remains part of its broader New Economy agenda.

Speaking on TV3’s New Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, ahead of the presentation of the 2027 Budget, Annan said the government remained committed to creating the conditions needed to make the policy work.

“We have not abandoned the 24-hour economy,” she said.

The 2027 Budget, titled The New Economy and themed “New Economy, New Ghana: Jobs and Prosperity,” is expected to outline the government’s plans to translate economic recovery into job creation, improved incomes and business growth.

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Annan explained that the New Economy agenda is intended to drive economic transformation and create jobs, while the 24-hour economy remains an important part of the government’s efforts to expand production and industrial activity.

She said the government was focused on implementing the necessary changes to move the economy beyond stability, stressing that “stability was never the destination.”

According to her, the successful implementation of the 24-hour economy policy depends on key infrastructure, particularly reliable road networks and a sustainable electricity supply.

“Good roads are the foundation,” she said, adding that a reliable power supply and an efficient transportation system were essential to the success of the policy.

She further disclosed that the government’s Big Push programme has more than GH¢10 billion allocated for the construction of connecting roads across all 16 regions.

Annan also indicated that Ghana expects to add nearly 2,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2030 to support industrial expansion.

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The Finance Minister is expected to outline the government’s New Economy agenda when he presents the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.

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