General News of Friday, 6 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDeputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Stephen Amoah, has raised strong reservations about the government’s proposed bill to establish a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, arguing that the policy lacks clarity and adequate preparation. Speaking on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, February 5, Dr Amoah said the Minority is not opposed to the concept of a 24-hour economy but is concerned about what he described as a weak policy framework and the creation of overlapping institutions. “I think they want to have a new law or act or bill to deal with the 24-hour economy, but the policy framework itself has a lot of issues to deal with,” he said. According to Dr Amoah, the government appears to be rushing the process without thoroughly assessing the sustainability and effectiveness of the proposed Secretariat. 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill underway - Kwame AgbodzaHe noted that Ghana already operates elements of a 24-hour system in sectors such as health and security, stressing that the real economic impact should come from manufacturing and value-chain expansion.

Source: GhanaWeb February 06, 2026 15:24 UTC