24-Hour Economy Might Collapse in 24 Hours- Nana Frimponmaa Warns

Nana Akosua Frimponmaa Sarpong Kumankumah, the presidential candidate for the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has issued a dire warning that Ghana’s ambitious 24-hour economy could collapse within a single day if the current lack of proper oversight and collaboration within government ministries continues.

Speaking in an interview with Citi News, she highlighted the urgent need for structured systems that allow for collaborative input and feedback, warning that the absence of these mechanisms threatens the sustainability of the economy envisioned to operate around the clock.

“For some reason, it seems like you have a lot of ideas when you’re in opposition and can identify the loopholes. However, when they give us some power or resources to come up with solutions for what they think should happen at the ministry, the ministers they appoint should ensure that someone is overseeing them—not necessarily criticising but supporting,” she said.

The 24-hour economy, as proposed under previous administrations, aims to encourage businesses to operate in three eight-hour shifts, boosting productivity, competitiveness, and job creation.

However, Nana Frimponmaa fears that the government’s failure to embrace collaborative governance could derail this vision.

“If you ask me to support and you don’t provide a system that allows me to share the ideas I have, and I have to go sit in some minister’s office for the minister to scrutinise them, and if the minister doesn’t believe in the idea, they’ll just put it under the table,” she lamented.

Her frustration stems from the lack of platforms for constructive dialogue and the tendency of ministers to disregard innovative ideas, which she believes could significantly contribute to national development.

In a statement that underscores the gravity of the situation, she reiterated her belief that the country’s round-the-clock economy could fail in dramatic fashion.

“It was not a campaign statement when I said that the 24-hour economy might collapse in 24 hours. Without systems that encourage collaboration and proper oversight, it is bound to fail,” Nana Frimponmaa stressed.

Her remarks point to a broader concern about the government’s capacity to manage and sustain major economic initiatives in the absence of transparent and inclusive leadership.

Nana Frimponmaa called for a renewed focus on building robust systems that prioritise accountability, collaboration, and support within government structures.

She urged the current administration to rethink its approach to ministerial leadership and foster an environment where innovative ideas can thrive.

“The economy can only succeed if we support the systems and people who bring new perspectives. Otherwise, we risk losing the progress we’ve worked so hard to achieve,” she concluded.