Mahama calls on businesses, entrepreneurs to support 24-Hour Economy

Ghana's newly sworn-in president, John Dramani Mahama, has called on businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners to support the 24-Hour Economy policy his government intends to roll out.

According to him, the government is counting on the cooperation of private entities to ensure the success of the policy.

During his inaugural speech as Ghana's 6th president of the 4th Republic on January 7, 2025, he said there are four things he will focus on as he becomes president.

"The first is the economic restoration and stabilisation of the macroeconomic environment. Second is the improvement of the business and investment environment to ensure that Ghana is once again open for business," he said.

Being one of his flagship campaign promises, the president expressed optimism that it is a transformational agenda to reset Ghana's economy.

John Mahama said the rest are accountability and the proactivity to fighting corruption in Ghana.

The inauguration of John Dramani Mahama and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the president and vice president, respectively, took place at the Black Star Square in Accra.

John Mahama’s ascension to the highest office of the land was made possible by a historic victory in the 2024 elections, where the NDC won by a margin of over 1.7 million.

Ahead of the inauguration of the 6th President of the Fourth Republic, the 8th Parliament was dissolved, and the 9th Parliament was subsequently inaugurated.

The event was graced by 21 heads of state, with a high level of foreign dignitaries also being in attendance.

John Mahama defeated Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, in the December 7 elections.

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