Economist Dr. Evans Nunoo has called on the main opposition party, New Patriotic Party (NPP) to clearly identify the specific aspects and policy programmes under the 24-hour economy that they believe are problematic, arguing that vague criticism prevents meaningful public debate and accountability.
Speaking on Starr FM’s Morning Star on Thursday, November 12, 2028, Dr. Nunoo said the opposition may have a valid case but must communicate their concerns with precision.
The NPP has as part of discussions on the 2027 Budget questioned the implementation and impact of the 24-hour economy policy.
The party has called for clearer accounting before further economic initiatives are advanced.
But Dr. Nunoo insists the NPP us yet to come clear on the aspect of the 24-hour economy they do not understand.
“As it stands now, I’m not too sure what they mean when they say the government should account for the 24-hour economy or anything of that sort, but I will not rule what they are saying out. Probably, they have genuine concerns, but they must communicate it well to us so that some of us can add a voice.”
“Which aspect of the 24-hour economy do they think they have issues with? Which policy programs are they talking about? Do they have concerns regarding any of them? Then we can all rally behind what they are saying and demand accountability from the government,” he stated.
The economist noted that the reality includes “luxury programs under the 24-hour economy,” but argued that national attention should prioritise initiatives that “feed Ghana, grow Ghana, and the like.”
If concerns centre on particular luxury programmes, he said, the question should simply be why those elements exist or how they interact with core food and growth objectives.
Dr Nunoo emphasised that once concrete problems are identified, the government is obliged to provide accountability and ensure transparency.
“Until then, I think that they say that there is issue with the 24-hour economy, so definitely the government must speak before attempting to even implement or to do anything with the new economy,” he said.
He added that he would not dismiss the opposition’s position outright.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
