24-Hour Economy Ranks Lowest in New Global InfoAnalytics Poll

24-Hour Economy has emerged as the lowest-rated government policy in a new nationwide survey conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, raising concerns about public perception of one of President John Dramani Mahama’s flagship economic initiatives.

The 24-Hour Economy policy scored 4.2 out of 10 in the Longitudinal National Telephone Tracking Poll – Baseline, placing it at the bottom among six major government programmes assessed by Ghanaian voters.

The survey measured public views on key government policies and programmes, with respondents rating each initiative based on their level of confidence and satisfaction.

According to the Global InfoAnalytics poll, the ratings for the government’s major policies were as follows:

• No-Academic-Fee Policy – 6.1/10
• $10 Billion Big Push Programme – 6.0/10
• Tax Reliefs – 5.8/10
• National Apprenticeship and Adwumawura Programme – 5.5/10
• Women’s Development Bank – 4.6/10
• 24-Hour Economy – 4.2/10

The results suggest that although some government programmes have received moderate public approval, the 24-Hour Economy is yet to convince a significant number of voters about its impact and implementation.

Public Reaction to 24-Hour Economy Policy

The 24-Hour Economy was introduced as a major economic strategy aimed at expanding productivity, creating employment opportunities, and encouraging businesses to operate beyond traditional working hours.

The policy is expected to support industrial growth, increase economic activity, and provide more job opportunities for young people.

However, the latest poll indicates that public understanding and confidence in the initiative remain lower compared with other government programmes.

Mahama Maintains Strong Approval Rating

Despite the low rating of the 24-Hour Economy, the Global InfoAnalytics survey showed strong approval for President John Dramani Mahama’s overall performance.

The poll revealed that:

• 72% of respondents approve of President Mahama’s performance.
• 21% disapprove.
• 7% remain undecided.

The survey also found that 60% of respondents believe Ghana is moving in the right direction, while 28% believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Details of the Global InfoAnalytics Poll

The Global InfoAnalytics Longitudinal National Telephone Tracking Poll – Baseline was conducted from July 15 to July 24, 2026.

The research involved 7,761 registered voters across Ghana’s 16 regions.

The study is designed to track public opinion over time by following the same group of respondents every two months.

The poll has a 99% confidence level with a margin of error of ±1.5%.

The latest findings place the 24-Hour Economy at the centre of public debate as government continues efforts to promote economic transformation.

While President Mahama maintains strong approval ratings, the survey highlights the need for increased public engagement and communication on the objectives, benefits, and implementation of the 24-Hour Economy policy.

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Credit@Global InfoAnalytics