The Ashanti Regional office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is to embark on a mega 24-hour economy sensitisation walk through the principal streets of Kumasi. This is to sensitise residents of the flagship 24-hour economy campaign policy by the flagbearer of the party.
Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Secretary of the party, who announced this at a press briefing at the party’s regional office, explained that the party intends to explain the policy in the context that would be understood and appreciated by the good people of the Ashanti region.
He also assured the residents of a renewed hope in the NDC and its commitment in providing decent jobs for the youth, under the next John Mahama Presidency, through the 24-hour economy policy.
According to him, the procession is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023 and navigate through key streets of Kumasi, starting from Aboabo Post Office and ending at Jubilee Park.
He indicated that the supporters, starting from Aboabo Post office, would walk through the Airport Roundabout, Suame Roundabout, Abrepo Junction, Bantama High Street, KATH Roundabout, Kejetia Roundabout, Adum Pampaso, Prisons Roundabout, Aseda House Street, Asafo Interchange, Labour Roundabout and finally to Jubilee Park, as the ending point.
He said, under the leadership of the former President John Dramani Mahama, the NDC is committed to the vision of the 24-hour economy, which proposition is driven by the pressing need to address unemployment challenges across various sectors of the economy.
According to the Secretary, the NDC believes that transitioning to a 24-hour economy would unlock immense opportunities for businesses and individuals, and emphasised that anyone against the policy was an enemy of economic liberation and did not have the interest of the youth at heart, since the policy is here to provide jobs.
He noted that the policy would enable workers to earn additional salaries by taking up additional jobs through the 24-hour shift system.
Dr Amoakohene disclosed that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in particular, is on record to have stated how he took up a restaurant job whiles in the UK, out of school hours, to earn some money and reiterated that the 24-hour economy initiative aims at creating a vibrant and dynamic economic landscape that operates round the clock. He added that the Youth and even students would be given opportunities under the policy
He noted that the initiative would not only provide employment for the youth, but contribute significantly to the economic growth of the region.
The Regional Scribe indicated that once in government, the NDC would be committed to supporting both private and public institutions in the implementation of the 24-hour economy initiative, in the form of policy frameworks, tax incentives and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
He revealed that the government, under John Dramani Mahama, shall also provide maximum security to ensure the success of the policy, through a partnership between the government and businesses, which is crucial for the successful realisation of the vision.
Dr Amoakohene indicated that the NDC is the only government that prioritises health issues and the development of Ashanti Region is evident in various projects initiated by the NDC, under John Dramani Mahama, but abandoned by the NPP administration.
