Former Minister for Works and Housing and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to provide clearer details on the status and implementation roadmap of the 24-Hour Economy Policy.

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah raised concerns about what he described as conflicting signals from President John Dramani Mahama regarding the policy’s rollout.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Thursday, May 29, “What I find a little worrying is that in one breath, the President says there is a plan and that implementation is about to begin, and in another breath, he says there is a draft document which will be released on the 1st of July,” he stated.

He warned that such inconsistencies risk creating confusion and eroding public confidence in the policy.
“The government needs to tidy things up and provide clarity. When a plan is clear and properly communicated, there is less resistance, fewer criticisms, and more opportunity for collective support. That clarity allows Parliament, the media, and the public to follow and support the implementation effectively,” he said.

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said that a draft document should not be presented as a final plan.
“A draft document cannot be part of a final plan,” he said. “If you are still calling it a draft, it means the work isn’t complete. You don’t launch a draft; what you present to the public should be final," he said.

He cautioned that releasing an incomplete or ambiguous document could derail the policy’s success.
“If what you are releasing on 1st July is the start of implementation, then it must be a finalised plan, clear, complete, and ready to be acted upon. But if it is still a draft, it could spark debates that distract from the main goal.”

Despite his critique, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah made it clear that his comments were not politically motivated but aimed at strengthening the policy's foundation.
“As I have said before, I’m not here simply to criticise because I am in opposition. I am here to share lessons we have learnt. We want to be clear about what is being put forward so that proper implementation can follow.”

He concluded by urging the government to ensure transparency, coherence, and precision in its communication to give the 24-Hour Economy Policy the best chance of success.