He said Ghana has a lot of potential however, bad leadership is causing the problem.
Mr Mahama told TV3’s Komla Klutse at Ahafo Goaso as part of his tour of the region on Friday, November 24 that “The tour has been very successful so far, the enthusiasm is there, people are speaking their minds. That is what I love, I love the frankness, I am coming with the story of hope.
“They should not give up on our country. Ghana has a lot of potential, it is bad leadership that is causing the problem.”
Mr Mahama used his tour to project his 24-hour economy idea.
“I envision a 24-hour economy where hospital facilities, filling stations, manufacturers, construction companies, garbage collection companies, mining and extractive industries, agro-processing, harbors and ports, financial services, digital start-ups will operate a three-shift system 24/7 in an atmosphere of safety and security.
“This 24 hour economy I propose will be voluntary, it will not be imposed. Businesses will be encouraged to sign up with tax incentives provided for them and enhanced security and lower electricity tariffs after peak hours. Special meters will be deployed to provide what is known as time-of-use tariffs to deliver cheaper power to such businesses during the hours of especially 10 AM and 6AM,” he said while speaking to Catholic Bishops in Sunyani on Saturday, November 18.
He further said that the 24-hour economy is meant to create jobs for all Ghanaians.
“The 24-hour economy I proposed is for jobs and more jobs,” the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) stressed.
Mr Mahama proposed the ’24hr Economy ‘ project when he met with officials of the country’s mother workers union on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the start of his engagement with key stakeholders in a quest to return to power.
Dubbed ‘Building Ghana Tour’, the interactions with the stakeholders is to apprise them of the policies the next NDC administration will implement to transform the economy.
He said “NDC was left alone as the solitary voice seeking to hold the government accountable and speaking up for the voiceless Ghanaian and we were often cast out as spoilt brats who were ranting just because we have lost power.
“Today, the chickens have come home to roost and we are all affected.”