24-Hour Economy at Risk: Kofi Bentil Warns Ghana May Achieve Less Than 30% of Mahama’s Plan
n June 25, 2025, Kofi Bentil, Vice President of policy think tank IMANI Africa, issued a strong caution about the feasibility of John Mahama’s 24-hour economy proposal. Speaking on a policy review panel in Accra, Bentil said that unless critical systems are fixed, Ghana may achieve only 30% or less of the proposed benefits. “The idea is bold, but the structure to deliver it is weak,” Bentil stated. Why the 24-Hour Economy Matters Mahama’s 24-hour economy plan aims to: Boost job creation through round-the-clock business operations Reduce youth unemployment Maximize factory and service output Stimulate private-sector growth, especially in health, transport, and manufacturing Bentil’s Concerns ConcernImpact on ImplementationInconsistent Power SupplyA 24/7 economy requires stable electricity, which remains unreliableInstitutional WeaknessesGovernment agencies lack capacity for long-term executionPrivate Sector HesitationMany businesses fear higher operational costs without matching demandLabour Regulation GapsNo clear legal framework […]