NPP Cannot Dictate How We Implement Our 24-Hour Economy – NDC’s Hajia Alimatu Issahak

A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, Hajia Alimatu Issahak, has fired back at the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that the ruling party cannot dictate how the government implements its flagship 24-hour economy policy. Her comments, reported by GHOne TV, come amid ongoing debate over the rollout and structure of the policy.

The 24-hour economy is a major campaign promise of the NDC and President John Mahama, designed to extend business operations and public services beyond normal working hours to boost productivity and create jobs. However, the policy has faced criticism and questions from the NPP, who have raised concerns about its feasibility, cost, and implementation strategy.

Hajia Alimatu Issahak made it clear that the NDC will not take instructions from the NPP on how to run its own policy. According to her, the opposition party had its chance to govern, and it is now the turn of the NDC to implement its vision for the country. She emphasized that the government has its own experts and framework for rolling out the 24-hour economy.

Her statement reflects the growing political tension between the two major parties as the NDC government continues to roll out its policies. While the NPP insists on scrutinizing the details to hold the government accountable, the NDC views these criticisms as unnecessary interference and political noise.

For ordinary Ghanaians, the main concern is whether the 24-hour economy will actually work and deliver the promised jobs and lower prices. As the debate continues, the NDC has made it clear that it will follow its own blueprint and will not allow the opposition to dictate the terms of its policy.