Leader of the political movement, The New Force, has put forward alternatives to achieving a 24-hour economic policy.
Nana Kwame Bediako argued that industrialisation is the only viable path to success.
Speaking during the launch of his campaign ahead of the 2024 elections on Sunday, September 1, Bediako took aim at the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s proposed work shift policy, suggesting it would be ineffective without a strong focus on industrialization. "A machine, a plant, is the only thing that can give you jobs in three different shifts-eight hours times three a day.
That is what I call a 24-hour economy," Bediako asserted.
He emphasized that industrialization is essential for creating a round-the-clock economy, which cannot be achieved by simply extending working hours for traditional market vendors.
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The women in Kejetia and Kantamanto cannot work for 24 hours.
It will take a factory, it will take a plant, a production line to give three shifts a day.
No industrialization, no 24-hour economy," he added.
Cheddar, as he is affectionately called, suggested that without the establishment of factories and production lines, a 24-hour economy is unlikely to succeed.
He concluded by saying, "I have brought you your economic freedom with all this potential," highlighting his commitment to industrialization as the foundation for Ghana's economic development.
The New Force leader's stance presents a sharp contrast to the NDC's approach, positioning industrialization as the key to unlocking Ghana's economic potential and creating sustainable jobs.
Leader of the political movement, also unveiled an ambitious plan to maximize the economic potential of all regions in Ghana.
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