Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Running Mate to John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged manufacturing companies and traders to prepare for the 24-hour economy envisioned by the next NDC government.
She stated that the 24-hour economy policy is a crucial part of the NDC’s plan to rescue and
reset the country from economic mismanagement by the current government.
“While providing benefits to companies in the form of tax waivers, reduced tariff rates and increased productivity, the job shift system will create more employment and financial dependence for workers and households” she explained.
Speaking at a durbar of Chiefs at Denkyira Bibianiha in the Upper Denkyira East constituency of the Central Region on Wednesday 31st July, 2024 at the start of her regional campaign tour, Prof Opoku-Agyemang urged all organisations to actively take part in the incoming national 24-hour economy.
Her comments on the 24-hour economy were in response to concerns raised by Nana Appiah Kubi, the chief of Denkyira Bibianiha, regarding the high rates of joblessness and poverty in the area, which have led to a sense of hopelessness among the local youth.
“The NDC will restore hope and rebuild the economy to meet the aspirations of the Ghanaians,” she said.
She went on to remind the Chiefs that all the major infrastructure projects such as roads, health centres and schools were provided under the previous NDC governments, and therefore urged them to vote massively for the NDC to continue it’s good works in the area.
“We have done it before, and you can trust us to do it again for you,’ she added.
Chief of Denkyira Bibianiha, Nana Appiah Kubi, also assured the NDC of the support of the Chiefs and people of the area in his earlier remarks “because we desire economic development of the area”.
He prayed for success for the NDC in the upcoming elections, and requested that the rehabilitation of the health facility in the area be prioritised when the NDC regains power.