In response, government has rolled out the 24-Hour Economy policy, aimed at creating jobs and boosting productivity. He added that while the 24-Hour Economy is a “brilliant idea,” it risks becoming a mere political slogan unless the private sector is fully engaged and supported. For just 6%, the 94% or so is being employed by the private sector. Labour expert urges legal action against CLOGSAG over ongoing strike“So to solve this problem, it shouldn’t be just a political slogan and say, 24-hour economy. On February 19, 2026, President Mahama signed into law the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, providing the legal framework for its rollout.

Source: GhanaWeb March 17, 2026 10:42 UTC