Ga Mantse and President Mahama Drive 24-Hour Economy with Major Foreign Investment Mission

The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has spearheaded a high-profile investment mission to bolster President John Mahama’s signature 24-hour economy policy, signaling a strong partnership between traditional leadership and the executive. The mission, which included a delegation of business leaders from the United Kingdom and the United States, aimed to explore and secure strategic investments in critical sectors including healthcare, energy, finance, and cocoa. This collaborative effort underscores the government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s economic landscape into a round-the-clock productive system designed to stimulate growth and job creation. Significant milestones were achieved during the mission, particularly in the healthcare sector. The delegation secured agreements for the establishment of a new 500-bed specialist children’s hospital and the implementation of a 24-hour pharmacy at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Beyond healthcare, the investment team engaged with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to discuss vital reforms and operational enhancements within the cocoa and energy sectors. These initiatives are viewed as foundational pillars for the 24-hour economy, ensuring that essential services and industrial production can operate efficiently beyond traditional daylight hours. While the initiative has gained significant momentum through such international missions, it has also drawn constructive analysis from the academic community. Renowned economist Professor Godfred Bokpin has publicly endorsed the 24-hour economy, highlighting its immense potential to enhance the nation’s productive capacity and create sustainable economic opportunities. However, Bokpin raised concerns regarding the proposed administrative framework, specifically questioning the necessity of creating a separate authority or secretariat for its implementation. He suggested that existing government structures might be better suited to oversee the policy, cautioning against potential bureaucratic duplication. The ongoing dialogue between traditional authorities, the private sector, and economic experts reflects the complex but ambitious nature of the 24-hour economy transition. As President Mahama’s administration moves from policy vision to tangible infrastructure projects—evidenced by the Ga Mantse’s successful investment drive—the focus is now shifting toward the efficiency of implementation. The success of this economic shift will likely depend on balancing large-scale foreign direct investment with lean, effective governance structures that can sustain the project's long-term viability and impact on the Ghanaian workforce.