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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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NLA Presents GH¢10 Million Dividend to Government
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Published: October 2, 2026
Published at : 05:59Pm
By SAIBU TERRY.
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a GH¢10 million dividend to the Government of Ghana, marking the Authority’s return to contributing directly to the Consolidated Fund.
The cheque was presented by the NLA Board and Management to the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, with Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam leading t8he Authority’s delegation.
The payment represents the NLA’s first dividend contribution to the state since 2017, according to reports on the presentation.
Dr. Ato Forson welcomed the development but stressed that the contribution should not be treated as a symbolic gesture. He called for sustained efforts by the NLA to improve its revenue generation and deliver greater financial value to the state.
The Finance Minister further disclosed that the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the NLA and the Attorney-General, is reviewing existing revenue-sharing agreements involving the Authority. According to him, the review is intended to address arrangements that may have limited the revenue accruing to government.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the dividend reflects the Authority’s renewed focus on efficiency, transparency and revenue generation.
He said the NLA would continue working to strengthen its operations and contribute meaningfully to national development through its statutory mandate.
The GH¢10 million payment is therefore being positioned as part of broader efforts to improve the NLA’s financial performance and strengthen its contribution to Ghana’s public finances.
The NLA has also urged the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and scammers who may seek to exploit the Authority’s name for fraudulent activities.
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GABBSO Hospital Zone Treats Dakpema Pupils and Staff to Free Haircuts
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Published: September 26, 2026
Published at: 05:11
Ghananewsnet.com
Pupils and staff of the Dakpema Primary and Junior High School were met with a pleasant surprise on Friday, September 25, 2026, as the Hospital Zone of the Ghana Association of Barbers and Barbering Salon Owners (GABBSO) rolled out a free haircut outreach at their school compound.
The community focused initiative brought smiles to the faces of over 100 students, providing them with fresh grooming free of charge.
According to leadership, the exercise forms part of the association’s broader corporate social responsibility to give back to society and support parents within the local community.
Speaking during the outreach, the Regional Secretary of GABBSO, Mr. Abu Abdulai, who also serves as the Northern Regional Secretary for Association of Small Scale Industries(ASSI) took the opportunity to champion industry unity.
He urged fellow barbers operating within the region who have yet to join the association to register, emphasizing the numerous welfare and professional benefits members stand to gain.
Mr. Abdulai also made a direct appeal to the Member of Parliament (MP) who double as Ghana Education Minister, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, calling for partnership and financial or logistical support.
He noted that with backing from the lawmaker, GABBSO can successfully scale up the initiative to reach many more schools across the constituency.
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NDC Tamale Central Chairman F.K. Kanawu Supports Grassroots Mobilisation with Motorbike Donation
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Published: September 24, 2026
Published at: 07:48am
By Saibu Terry
NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman and re-election aspirant, Farouk F.K. Kanawu, has donated a brand-new motorbike to Mr. Olu of Changli to support grassroots party organisation and mobilisation.
The donation forms part of efforts by Chairman Kanawu to provide logistical support for party activities in Changli and surrounding branches within the Tamale Central Constituency.
The motorbike is expected to facilitate movement and coordination for grassroots activities, including mobilisation, communication and engagement with party members across the area.
Presenting the motorbike, Chairman Kanawu said the support was intended to strengthen the party’s grassroots structures and enhance the effectiveness of local organisers.
Mr. Olu, who received the motorbike, expressed appreciation to Chairman Kanawu for the gesture and pledged to use it for its intended purpose.
The donation comes as Chairman Kanawu seeks another term as NDC Tamale Central Constituency Chairman, with his campaign emphasising grassroots organisation, logistical support and unity within the constituency.
Supporters of the chairman have cited the donation as part of what they describe as his commitment to resourcing the party at the grassroots level.
His campaign team continues to rally supporters under the slogan “Team F.K. – The Solid Team for Victory,” alongside the message “Eyɛ Zu, Eyɛ Za – Retain & Maintain.”