Watch how John Mahama explained the 24-Hour Economy to the VOA

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SELAH 12 months ago

Hallelujah. JM our beloved president is back by the grace and mercy of Yshweh. So GHANA our beloved country WILL RISE AGAIN. Amen.

Hallelujah. JM our beloved president is back by the grace and mercy of Yshweh. So GHANA our beloved country WILL RISE AGAIN. Amen.
Unpredictable Oye Onye Kwasi Atta 12 months ago

I love his concensus building approach. It is an established ideology that community people involved in decision-making processes are more likely to make sure they succeed. They are eventually proud to say, boast it is their ...
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I love his concensus building approach. It is an established ideology that community people involved in decision-making processes are more likely to make sure they succeed. They are eventually proud to say, boast it is their "brain child".

This is contrary, extreme opposite, to Akufo Addo who decided everything for us to swallow hook, line and sinker. They were adamant to listen to those things we told them both in public and in secret.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 months ago

That then means Akuffo Addo was a Dictator. What can you then say about Efo Jeremiah and Boakye Gyan who were tyrants and Dictators who were aided by Tsatsu Tsikata and the Dzelokokpe Mafia Tyrants and Morons to plunge Ghana ...
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That then means Akuffo Addo was a Dictator. What can you then say about Efo Jeremiah and Boakye Gyan who were tyrants and Dictators who were aided by Tsatsu Tsikata and the Dzelokokpe Mafia Tyrants and Morons to plunge Ghana into an economic mess and a culture of SILENCE HOUR? We were not babies and saw and heard what went on at Gondar Barracks, Michel Camp, the Burma Camp, the Kamina Barracks, and the various Military camps and Police Barracks. Yes, Ghanaians lived in a CULTURE OF SILENCE THEN. Yes, Boakye Djan and Efo Jeremiah John Rawlings were very horrible creatures. May they bake in the hottest part of Hell.
OSABARIMA MENSA 12 months ago

Simple DEMAND and SUPPLY theory evades the corrupt and incompetent one. Ghanaians should put on their life-jackets or seat belts for a rough 4years of bumpy ride with this incompetent twit in our Jubilee House.

Simple DEMAND and SUPPLY theory evades the corrupt and incompetent one. Ghanaians should put on their life-jackets or seat belts for a rough 4years of bumpy ride with this incompetent twit in our Jubilee House.
DotCom 12 months ago

@Frank Agyena Karikari:
I suppose simple explanations are too complex for your mind to comprehend. Your version of history you have been taught will put you always uneducated until you learn things outside the box you are im ...
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@Frank Agyena Karikari:
I suppose simple explanations are too complex for your mind to comprehend. Your version of history you have been taught will put you always uneducated until you learn things outside the box you are imprisoned in. Rawlings and his team did more to help the country more than all your corrupt heroes have ever done. You only know how to destroy but have never made any meaningful contribution to the development of the country. Stop joking and be real.
Ama 12 months ago

@ DotCom
When a lady who always struggles to fry Eggs for you promises you she is going to cook a delicious Groundnut Soup for you don't believe her.Our new "Wife" John Mahama is not a Good Cook.Such a Failure has nothing ...
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@ DotCom
When a lady who always struggles to fry Eggs for you promises you she is going to cook a delicious Groundnut Soup for you don't believe her.Our new "Wife" John Mahama is not a Good Cook.Such a Failure has nothing to Deliver
FOYOOSIS 12 months ago

Uncle Frank Agyena-Karikari, what pain at all did J J and Boakye Gyan inflicted on you that you cannot get over it after decades?

Did they chase you for you to end up in captivity in Almighty America? When was the last tim ...
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Uncle Frank Agyena-Karikari, what pain at all did J J and Boakye Gyan inflicted on you that you cannot get over it after decades?

Did they chase you for you to end up in captivity in Almighty America? When was the last time you traveled to Ghana to see your NPP political heroes?

I suggest you reveal the atrocities JJ and Boakye Gyan meted out to you so that some of us can apologize on their behalf because I don't think you're the only soul left on earth to have experienced the AFRC/PNDC regime.

Some of us were young/teenagers then, we all shouted "let the blood flow" because we considered JJ's coming as a good omen. He was a saviour to the majority so come clean, Wofa Frank Agyena-Karikari.

Enjoy your Sunday without having JJ and Boakye Gyan in mind, it's much therapeutic, Wofa!!
Jesus Loves You 12 months ago

Hallelujah, there is good news for you and I.
Jesus has opened his arms to receive you now. The Kingdom of God is within your reach. Don't miss this opportunity. The alternative is everlasting punishment. Just accept Jesus ...
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Hallelujah, there is good news for you and I.
Jesus has opened his arms to receive you now. The Kingdom of God is within your reach. Don't miss this opportunity. The alternative is everlasting punishment. Just accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and let Him be the Lord of your life in deed, not only in words. Jesus loves you
Samus 12 months ago

Don't worry, be happy. They are burning in hell. JJ Rawlings was not only a diktator, he was a criminal. Look at his houses in Accra and in the Volta region. How many of those he killed ever lived in those houses? How many o ...
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Don't worry, be happy. They are burning in hell. JJ Rawlings was not only a diktator, he was a criminal. Look at his houses in Accra and in the Volta region. How many of those he killed ever lived in those houses? How many of those ever sent their children to privat universities abroad? JJ Rawlings created the most corrupt political party in the whole world.
New York 12 months ago

Frank Agyena are you going to die a bitter person. Free yourself from the past. The bitterness is eating you slowly.

Frank Agyena are you going to die a bitter person. Free yourself from the past. The bitterness is eating you slowly.

Eq 12 months ago

Don't worry, you'll join them soon and you guys can fight it out there in hell

Don't worry, you'll join them soon and you guys can fight it out there in hell
Mary 12 months ago

TOILET SELF IS BETTER THAN AKUFFO ADDO, ADDO GYANTRA, ADDO BRONII, ADDO OKPO, ADDO AGYAPA, ADDO GUY GUY, ADDO TRUMU TRUMU, ADDO 2FEET, ADDO LAWYER DOO LITTLE

TOILET SELF IS BETTER THAN AKUFFO ADDO, ADDO GYANTRA, ADDO BRONII, ADDO OKPO, ADDO AGYAPA, ADDO GUY GUY, ADDO TRUMU TRUMU, ADDO 2FEET, ADDO LAWYER DOO LITTLE
Paul 12 months ago

You swallowed ndc lies hook line and sinker. Now wait for them to start that’s when you realise how inept John mahama is

You swallowed ndc lies hook line and sinker. Now wait for them to start that’s when you realise how inept John mahama is
Pelicles 12 months ago

It was under your beloved JM that a group known as "Unemployment graduate association" was formed and under pressure, Mahama told them that he is not a magician to create jobs for anyone. That is how a beloved leader talk.

It was under your beloved JM that a group known as "Unemployment graduate association" was formed and under pressure, Mahama told them that he is not a magician to create jobs for anyone. That is how a beloved leader talk.
Kofi T 12 months ago

Now we have Humans talking to us...not like those foolish NPP fools

Now we have Humans talking to us...not like those foolish NPP fools
George 12 months ago

Mahama don't forget that the goods produced should be bought by consumers in order to facilitate increased production and employment in the factories. Without finding a way to increase the purchasing power of the citizenry yo ...
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Mahama don't forget that the goods produced should be bought by consumers in order to facilitate increased production and employment in the factories. Without finding a way to increase the purchasing power of the citizenry your 24 economy will end up as a slogan just like Akufo Addo's one district one factory, etc.
Nana 12 months ago

Voltarians and others who voted for Mahama to win the election did not do so bcoz of 24hrs economy they voted bcoz of their hatred for Akans.Unfortunately many Akans also abstained from voting so nobody can do John Mahama FOK ...
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Voltarians and others who voted for Mahama to win the election did not do so bcoz of 24hrs economy they voted bcoz of their hatred for Akans.Unfortunately many Akans also abstained from voting so nobody can do John Mahama FOKOOO if he fails to implement his 24hrs economy in any case that policy is a Fantasy
Saint 12 months ago

What's new. The private sector has been provided incentives before but produced below 40% of their plant capacity because, high gʻtaxes, import competition, high interest rates, energy cost, other cost of doing business and ...
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What's new. The private sector has been provided incentives before but produced below 40% of their plant capacity because, high gʻtaxes, import competition, high interest rates, energy cost, other cost of doing business and weak demand persisted. No amount of incentives is a substitute for fixing the broken economy. Let's focus on this cancer.
truth be told 12 months ago

Bad journalism, tell us what VOA stands for, because not everyone knows what VOA stands for!

Bad journalism, tell us what VOA stands for, because not everyone knows what VOA stands for!
Nana 12 months ago

VOA means Voice of America.

VOA means Voice of America.

Sethoo 12 months ago

@ truth be told
VOA stands for Vodoo Occultic Ayigbes.Mahama granted the interview when he visited the Shrine in Cotonou Benin

@ truth be told
VOA stands for Vodoo Occultic Ayigbes.Mahama granted the interview when he visited the Shrine in Cotonou Benin
kelewele 12 months ago

What is wrong with Mahama? His speech is very nasal..

What is wrong with Mahama? His speech is very nasal..
Nana Barima 12 months ago

The nation have been given you by Ghanaians , we know your track records of past failures..and you’ve got just four years ..appointments may take longer so maintain certain ministers who have performed well in this administ ...
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The nation have been given you by Ghanaians , we know your track records of past failures..and you’ve got just four years ..appointments may take longer so maintain certain ministers who have performed well in this administration until your substantive miners are approved. Then the forestry commission must be made an authority.. the education ministry must be an upgraded to authority to prevent politicians from playing “chaz kerle “ with our humans resources in terms of education. Check if any of the developed countries ever played with our educational systems as we’ve done over the years.
The largest employer in the Ghanaian economy is the private sector. Empower them to be strong and employ more youth with good remunerations. Then only those who wanna serve the people should be employed in the public sector.
You’ve already had in your wealth Ghanaian resources or money. Don’t be greedy to acquire more . Always remember a good name is better than riches. Don’t forget the quote of DMB during the peace pact.
We wish you all the best.
The Anglo-American would be watching you closely if you are gonna hand over Ghana to the Russians or the Chinese
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Dada Pee 12 months ago

Some people are seriously bleeding here all because they wished President Mahama fails even when he is not yet in the office. Wow only evil people can be associated with that elephant party.

Some people are seriously bleeding here all because they wished President Mahama fails even when he is not yet in the office. Wow only evil people can be associated with that elephant party.
Kay 12 months ago

Nobody will pray for OVER THE BAR player John Mahama not to score.His name is synonymous with Failure.

Nobody will pray for OVER THE BAR player John Mahama not to score.His name is synonymous with Failure.
Prisons office 12 months ago

Mahama for reduce the London brown small
Now he has won
No pressure

Mahama for reduce the London brown small
Now he has won
No pressure
Yao 12 months ago

Slay queens ford dumsor mahama.

Slay queens ford dumsor mahama.
Martin Kreisler 12 months ago

President Mahama's return to power is critical and timely for Ghana, in the current state the nation finds its self.

President Mahama's return to power is critical and timely for Ghana, in the current state the nation finds its self.
Mahama is a loser 12 months ago

IMF shouldn't be our focus, all these you are saying is same old story repeating itself. You cannot satisfy us as a country as we know you are lying and being biased. You will fail us again

IMF shouldn't be our focus, all these you are saying is same old story repeating itself. You cannot satisfy us as a country as we know you are lying and being biased. You will fail us again

Yao Gh 12 months ago

Mahama is just talking rubbish here.

Mahama is just talking rubbish here.
Y3 bu didi 12 months ago

Why IMF?

Why IMF?
Garish 12 months ago

This all nonsense from this fat face man

This all nonsense from this fat face man
Mesh Marlo 12 months ago

History repeating itself.

History repeating itself.
No hope 12 months ago

Big liar, galamseyer

Big liar, galamseyer
Y3num 12 months ago

We are doomed as a nation with this man

We are doomed as a nation with this man
Still laughing 12 months ago

Hahaha l laugh enter the toilet.

Hahaha l laugh enter the toilet.
Just me 12 months ago

This man is a complete liar.

This man is a complete liar.
Mahaliar 12 months ago

Why are we listening to this lies from the number one liar of all time. IMF program? Hahaha, let's call it a program then. Tweaaaa, wein y3 de pia car.

Why are we listening to this lies from the number one liar of all time. IMF program? Hahaha, let's call it a program then. Tweaaaa, wein y3 de pia car.
Abrofo bosia 12 months ago

The 24 hour economy will not work l am telling you. I am fed up with this man listening to his nonsense here.

The 24 hour economy will not work l am telling you. I am fed up with this man listening to his nonsense here.
Osofo maame a otwa lotto 12 months ago

No conviction in his voice.

No conviction in his voice.
Bodagan Gushe 12 months ago

He is under pressure already. " wa starte pre"

He is under pressure already. " wa starte pre"
Kim Lateeee 12 months ago

Oh Mahama is lost it already.

Oh Mahama is lost it already.
Apuuu Tahhhhh 12 months ago

The moment we hear IMF as a subheadings then "ay3 ka" he is going to be a control freak by them already. How can a whole sovereign nation like Ghana rely on IMF program, as if we are under their domain. First step is IMF pro ...
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The moment we hear IMF as a subheadings then "ay3 ka" he is going to be a control freak by them already. How can a whole sovereign nation like Ghana rely on IMF program, as if we are under their domain. First step is IMF program then Charlie "ya bo los" already. Hehehe
Nothing New From Johnny Cargo! 12 months ago

Don't expect anything new from Johnny Cargo! Lets pray in 2yrs time NDC will choose an inspiring young leader for their 2028 campaign!

Don't expect anything new from Johnny Cargo! Lets pray in 2yrs time NDC will choose an inspiring young leader for their 2028 campaign!
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Concerned Citizen 12 months ago

What should be done for a 24hr economy (A citizen’s opinion):
Mr. President, congratulations for wining the election but there is still more work to be done. The depth of this economic and financial pit Ghana has been sunk ...
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What should be done for a 24hr economy (A citizen’s opinion):
Mr. President, congratulations for wining the election but there is still more work to be done. The depth of this economic and financial pit Ghana has been sunk is colossal and requires consented efforts to dig us out. A pillar to this effect is the 24hr economy but I shudder to think that if you do not grasp it well, it would endure the same fate as the many promises the previous government laid on our tables. I hope you get this piece as a foundation to ensure you succeed in implementing the 24hr economy which can be a long lasting legacy accorded to you and for which you would be remembered.

1. Enabling environment - this should benefit both the private and public sector by providing tax incentives for all institutions running the 24hr economy. Incentives on income tax, VAT, import duty tax etc so that the cost of production is reduced whilst employment is increased with benchmarks to ensure whoever is benefiting from these tax incentives is really running the 24hr economy.

2. Security - provision of a 24hr security at private and public property, factories, institutions and organizations running the 24hr economy. This can be piloted in the major cities in the country where we expect the 24hr economy would be implemented. Police patrols 24hrs a day in these cities. Ensure the Ghana police service has visibility in these cities. The mere presence of intracity police officers would be a deterrent to arm robbery, assault and petty thefts.

3. Power and Water - provision of power and water to such institutions 24hrs without interruptions. This would require dedicated service lines for every organization listed to carry out the 24hr economy.

4. Transport - provision of dedicated transportation or transport service lines for finished products to be carted to the ports to generate export revenue

5. Leadership and organization - provision of a decentralized system for enlisting institutions, organizations, factories willing to enroll on the 24hr economy. This can be achieved by incorporating into our local government structures by providing an office in each region to facilitate the 24hr economy. This would allow monitoring to ensure benchmarks are achieved by these beneficiaries vis a vis other criteria like well being of employees and safety

6. Deterrence - system should be put in place for organizations who benefit from this 24hr package but fail to increase their employee numbers, safety, productivity or export revenue are taken off the list for others that have applied and assessed to have the needed requirement to be enrolled. There should not be partisan politics in this policy else it has failed even before commencement.

Am really certain that you have good intentions and have placed this policy under the office of the president but just as many initiatives held under the office of the president have been abused by corrupt officials please ensure this is a standalone initiative incorporated into our local government structures but the office of the president can have an advisory role with yearly audit by independent bodies. The above are a few steps if well implemented would deliver an improved productivity which has a direct correlation to the economy for the benefit of all of us. My regards on this arduous task ahead.

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