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24-hour economy is a slogan and scam – Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta
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Published by Inusah Dondaliya
Date: 20th May, 2026.
Time: 3:10pm
Former Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, has chided NDC’s government implementation of the 24-hour economy, describing the policy as a slogan and scam.
According to the Karaga MP, government is forcing public agencies to operate 24-hour economy without increasing staff, saying a public sector approach to this policy is fundamentally flawed.
In a Facebook post, shared today, Wednesday, 20th May 2026, Hon. Mohammed Amin stated that Ghanaians should not expect government to create jobs through public sector approach, insisting that the citizenry should review their expectations because government cannot fund the wage bill.
He further stated that the 24-hour Economy Secretariat tasked with responsibility of executing the policy is in coma as government has failed to release funds from the GHS110 million allocated to it in the 2026 budget, stressing that the policy is not only dead on its arrival but a scam.
“The 24H Economy Secretariat is in coma as government has not been releasing funds from the GHS110 million allocated to it this year. The policy is dead on arrival. It is a scam”.
Below is his full statement on Facebook.
The 24 hour economy remains a slogan. I have observed a pattern where government is forcing public agencies to operate 24Hrs without increasing staff. A public sector approach to this policy is fundamentally flawed.
If anyone was expecting that the government would create jobs through the public sector approach, you must be reviewing your expectations because the government cannot fund it. The wage bill is 30% of the Budget (33% in 2025). Doubling the wage bill will bankrupt the country. Even the most reckless government cannot do this.
The policy, if it will survive, should be private sector led, yet the government has failed to provide the incentive package promised in the 2026 Budget to the private sector almost half year of the budget implementation.
The 24H Economy Secretariat is in coma as government has not been releasing funds from the GHS110 million allocated to it this year.
The policy is dead on arrival. It is a scam!
What the government has to do in the public sector is adopt what the previous NPP government was doing.
Under the NPP’s digitalization agenda led by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the government digitized the following public services:
- Digitization of the passport office and made passport applications online without the need for middlemen or for the payment of bribes to obtain a passport.
- Digitization of the ports, made it paperless and more efficient with a tremendously improved turnaround time.
- Digitization of the Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration related services which ensured that people no longer wait for several months to receive their licenses.
- Digitization of the Motor Insurance Database to curb the menace of vehicles with fake motor insurance stickers and ensured that the public can also self-check the authenticity of their insurance policy by dialing a USSD code.
- Digitization of payments for public services, the Ghana.Gov Platform which made it easy to access government services.
- Digitization of pharmacies – the digital E-Pharmacy platform which offers the opportunity to everyone through a mobile phone to upload his/her prescriptions and find out which pharmacies near them have the medicines.
- Integration of government databases – the National ID card database with other databases such as Passports, SSNIT, NHIS, Ghana Revenue Authority, Bank Accounts, DVLA, SIM cards, Mobile money accounts, Controller and Accountant Generals Department, Registrar Generals Department, Births and Deaths Registry and the Police CID, Ghana.Gov etc. to create a centralized integrated database.
A Bawumia government will continue with the digitalization of public institutions and services to ensure the public’s ease of access to government services at all times, improve efficiency and productivity and create an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive.
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NPP Annuls Constituency Executive Elections in Three Constituencies, Refers Disputes to Electoral Affairs Committee
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Published: July 15, 2026
Published at: 3:55pm
Story by Saibu Terry
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has annulled the purported Constituency Executive Elections conducted in three constituencies, citing violations of party directives, election regulations, and, where applicable, existing court orders.
In a statement dated July 15, 2026, the party announced that the National Steering Committee took the decision after reviewing the conduct of the constituency executive elections held across the country over the weekend.
According to the statement, the annulled elections were held in Bantama, Afigya Sekyere East, and Adansi Asokwa constituencies.
The NPP said the elections in the affected constituencies were conducted in “flagrant disregard” of party directives, the rules and regulations governing the 2026 Constituency Executive Elections, and, in some instances, subsisting court orders.
The party further disclosed that the Ashanti Regional Steering Committee has been summoned to appear before the National Steering Committee on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the conduct of the elections in the affected constituencies.
Additionally, the National Steering Committee has referred election-related issues in Asante Akyem Central, together with all other unresolved constituency election disputes, to the Electoral Affairs Committee of the National Council for advice and recommendations.
The NPP reiterated its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring strict compliance with its constitution and regulations while preserving the integrity, credibility, and transparency of its internal democratic processes.
The statement was jointly signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, and General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong.
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NDC Northern Regional Elections Directorate Takes Over Tamale Central Branch Elections
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Published July 15, 2026
Published at: 3:27Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
The Northern Regional Elections Directorate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it has assumed full responsibility for all activities relating to the party’s branch elections in the Tamale Central Constituency with immediate effect.
In an official notice issued on Tuesday, the Directorate said the decision would remain in force until further notice, indicating that it will oversee and manage all aspects of the branch election process in the constituency.
The statement directed all party members, stakeholders, and interested persons to channel all communications, inquiries, and issues concerning the Tamale Central branch elections through the Northern Regional Elections Directorate.
While the notice did not state the reasons behind the decision, the Regional Elections Directorate appealed to members for their cooperation and understanding as it carries out its mandate.
The notice was signed by Dr. Arnold Mashud Abukari, the Northern Regional Director of Elections and IT of the NDC.
The latest development places the administration of the Tamale Central branch elections directly under the supervision of the regional leadership, pending further directives.
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Ghana Drawn with Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for WAFU B U-20 Championship
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Published: July 15, 2026
Published at: 2:15Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
Ghana’s Black Satellites have been drawn in a challenging Group B alongside regional rivals Nigeria, Togo and Burkina Faso for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The draw was conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
The Black Satellites will renew their fierce rivalry with Nigeria in what is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the competition. Togo and Burkina Faso complete a highly competitive group, setting the stage for a demanding qualification campaign for the four-time African champions.
Group A consists of hosts Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Niger, with the three nations also competing for a place at the continental championship.
The WAFU B U-20 Championship will feature all seven member associations of the zone and serves as the official qualifying tournament for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 2027 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Ghana, adding extra significance to the Black Satellites’ campaign as they seek to qualify for the continental showpiece on home soil.
WAFU B U-20 Championship Draw
Group A
Côte d’Ivoire
Benin
Niger
Group B
Ghana
Nigeria
Togo
Burkina Faso