Former Minister for Works and Housing and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on the NDC government to clarify the status of the 24-Hour Economy Policy.
Speaking in a recent interview, he expressed concern over President Mahama’s mixed signals regarding the policy’s implementation, specifically that a draft document will be released on July 1st while also stating implementation is about to begin.
According to him, such mixed messages create uncertainty and reduce public confidence.
“What I find a little worrying is that in one breath, the President says there is a plan and that implementation is about to begin, and in another breath, he says there is a draft document which will be released on the 1st of July”.
“The government needs to tidy things up and provide clarity. When a plan is clear and properly communicated, there is less resistance, fewer criticisms, and more opportunity for collective support. That clarity allows Parliament, the media, and the public to follow and support the implementation effectively,” he said
The former minister for works and housing emphasised that a draft document should not be presented as a finished plan and cautioned that releasing an incomplete or unclear document risks hampering the policy’s success.
“A draft document cannot be part of a final plan,” he said. “If you are still calling it a draft, it means the work isn’t complete. You don’t launch a draft; what you present to the public should be final” he stated.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah urged government to be transparent and precise in its communication about the 24-Hour Economy Policy to ensure its success.
