Parliament has passed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, paving the way for the implementation of one of the flagship economic policies of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
The bill, which was laid before the House in late 2025, was approved after several days of debate, with contributions from both the Majority and Minority caucuses.
The legislation seeks to transform Ghana’s economy into a round-the-clock system through the establishment of a 24-Hour Economy Authority, which will serve as the central coordinating body for the nationwide rollout of the policy.
Under the law, the Authority will be responsible for coordinating public and private sector initiatives, attracting investment, and ensuring that the required regulatory and infrastructure frameworks are in place to support continuous economic activity.
The 24-hour economy policy was a major campaign promise of the National Democratic Congress during the 2024 general elections and is expected to boost productivity, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth.
During parliamentary debates, Minority Members raised concerns about potential security risks and public inconvenience if the economy operates around the clock without adequate safeguards.
However, the Majority caucus maintained that the benefits of the policy outweigh the concerns and assured the House that appropriate security, regulatory, and operational measures would be put in place to ensure its successful implementation.
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