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Mahama Announces July Launch of 24-Hour Economy Policy with Bold New Initiatives

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President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch its flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy in July, with plans to activate the Volta Lake as a major national logistics and transport corridor.

Speaking during a multi-sectoral engagement at the Jubilee House, President Mahama disclosed that the final draft of the policy has been reviewed and is ready for implementation.

“I have reviewed it, and I’m confident we now have a coherent and actionable framework to deliver results,” he said. “A stable macroeconomic environment is key to the success of the 24-hour economy, and we are achieving this through strong coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities.”

To coordinate the rollout, the government will establish a 24-Hour Economy Secretariat. Mahama revealed that steps are being taken to formalise the secretariat as an independent authority, reporting directly to the presidency and backed by legislation.

A major feature of the policy is the transformation of the Volta Lake and its basin into an economic corridor. The plan includes cultivating over two million hectares of arable lakeside land, revitalising the fishery sector, and creating industrial parks to serve both local and regional markets.

“The lake will serve as a transport highway, efficiently moving food, people, and goods—relieving pressure on our congested road networks,” Mahama explained. Investments in floating assets, lake ports, and strategic partnerships are planned to support this initiative.

The 24-Hour Economy Policy aims to drive job creation and inclusive growth. It identifies priority value chains such as agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, light manufacturing, tourism, digital services, and the creative economy. Each sector will benefit from targeted solutions to existing bottlenecks.

Infrastructure development will be spearheaded by the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund, which will lead the construction of industrial parks, logistics hubs, and transport upgrades. Financial support will be provided through the Development Bank of Ghana and the Venture Capital Trust Fund to enhance SME participation across value chains.

Additionally, land and workforce development are integral to the plan. Mahama announced the creation of investment-ready land banks and the launch of Aspire24, a sub-program to train youth for shift-based jobs, digital careers, and entrepreneurship.

Implementation will be decentralised, with each district forming its own task force under the local assembly to align with regional development priorities.

“This is not a top-down approach,” Mahama stressed. “Each region will drive its own industrial transformation based on its unique strengths.”

The draft programme document is scheduled for public release on Tuesday, with the official launch planned for Republic Day in July.

“This is no longer just an idea,” Mahama concluded. “It is a structured, sequenced, and inclusive plan—and we are ready to begin implementation.”

The 24-Hour Economy Policy was a central promise in Mahama’s 2024 campaign and is now set to become a cornerstone of his administration’s economic transformation agenda.

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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama

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TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.

The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.

Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.

Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.

According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.

Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.

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No Region Will Be Neglected Because of Its Electoral Choices- Mahama

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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.

Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.

He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.

“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”

The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.

He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.

President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.

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“Ghana Will Move From Tears of Joy to Great Sorrows” — Prophet Dr. Power Man

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Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.

Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.

According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.

“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.

He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.

“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.

When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.

He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft

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