John Mahama leads huge numbers with 24-hour economy walk in Kumasi
In an effort to raise awareness of his proposed 24-hour economy strategy, former president John Dramani Mahama led a large group of National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives and supporters on a walk on Wednesday, January 24.
The NDC flagbearer stopped at the Kejetia Market to speak with participants and vendors as the crowd joined the march through the main thoroughfares of Kumasi.
The former president took the time to explain the proposed 24-hour Economy strategy and stressed how it would aid in addressing Ghana’s unemployment issues.
“24-hour economy is being implemented in other countries, it is not something new at all. Pharmacies, pump stations, and sawmills were all operating when we were all kids. How come some companies now close at 5 pm, 8 pm. Can’t the Kejetia Market operate a 24-hour economy for people to buy stuff? We will provide security and transport for people to work at night. Other measures will be put in place to ensure that the 24-hour economy works.” He said.
“The government doesn’t deserve another term, it failed to deliver its promises to the traders after the fire outbreak in the market. The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, reneged on his promise of renovating the market. The market is in a sorry state. Don’t worry, the next NDC government will renovate for you,” he added.
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