Former president and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has insisted on implementing his 24-hour economy proposal if voted into office.
During his speech at the 19th Ghana CEO Network Business Cocktail, Mr. Mahama put forth his alternate plan, the “24-hour economy,” which he describes as a carefully considered project.
He said the 24-hour economy is not just a political promise but he will vigorously pursue it to revive Ghana’s economy which has been messed up by President Akufo-Addo led NPP government.
He explained, “The 24-hour economy initiative was well-thought-through and captured on page 105 of the NDC’s 2020 People’s Manifesto. Indeed, its roots emanate from the 40-year National Development Plan, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) put together when I was President.”
According to the former president, the 24-hour economy policy will go a long way to address and reduce unemployment problems among the youth and companies will also benefit at large.
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At the same event, the NDC flagbearer criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration for their “Ghana Beyond Aid” policy.
With that policy, the former president claimed the Akufo-Addo administration had made the nation a nation of beggars.
Mahama stated that the Ghana Beyond Aid policy has not been successful.
He said, “Unfortunately, the present government discarded the 40-year plan and replaced it with a Ghana Beyond Aid plan that has turned Ghana into a beggar nation.”
The NDC Flagbearer underlined that the government is to blame for Ghana’s current economic woes.
He stated, “Undoubtedly, the economic catastrophe we face is self-inflicted and caused by this government. However, for the sake of Ghanaians and the future of our dear country, we cannot allow the status quo to continue.”
Mahama also voiced worries about the budget for 2024, saying that it imposes onerous taxes that are detrimental to businesses.
