24-hour markets in districts redesignated as District Economy Markets - Mahama Ayariga announces

The "24-hour economy markets" being constructed in various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies across the country has officially been redesignated as "District Economy Markets," the new Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga has announced.

Addressing a press briefing dubbed "Government Accountability Series" in Accra on Monday [October 5, 2026], Mr Ayariga explained that the government wanted to clear up public impressions that its flagship economic policy was solely focused on local marketplace projects.

Mr Ayariga said the broader objective of the government’s measures was to make local government authorities more responsive to the daily needs of citizens and improve service delivery at the local level.