President Mahama bets Ghana’s economic future with launch of 24-hour market in Dormaa Ahenkro

In a bold move to redefine Ghana’s commercial landscape, President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground on a modern 24-hour market in Dormaa Ahenkro. This ambitious project serves as the inaugural blueprint for a nationwide rollout under the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy.

The facility is designed to be far more than a simple trading post, incorporating a day-care center, a dedicated Women Development Bank, police and fire stations, and a clinic to ensure the hub remains operational and safe around the clock.

The ceremony took place during the President’s “Accounting to the People” tour, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between the central government and grassroots communities. Addressing a crowd at the Dormaa Ahenkro Tuesday Market, President Mahama reaffirmed his 2024 campaign commitment to establish similar high-intensity economic zones across all 261 districts in Ghana.

He argued that shifting the nation toward a continuous work cycle is the most viable path to revitalizing trade, generating sustainable employment, and insulating local livelihoods from stagnation.

Beyond infrastructure, the President addressed the broader financial climate, maintaining an optimistic stance despite volatile global tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Mahama asserted that his administration has successfully stabilized the Ghanaian economy through disciplined fiscal management, citing a dramatic drop in inflation from 23.4 percent to 3.3 percent.

By plugging public spending leakages and focusing on macroeconomic resilience, the President claims the country is now better equipped to withstand external shocks that previously crippled growth.

The project has earned significant backing from local leadership, with Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, praising the government’s efforts to manage the foreign exchange situation.

While acknowledging the progress made in his first year, the traditional leader also utilized the President’s visit to advocate for the completion of stalled regional infrastructure. He specifically highlighted the urgency of the Agenda 111 hospital project and the need for a medical school at the University of Energy and Natural Resources to bolster healthcare delivery.

As the tour continues, President Mahama is expected to inspect several other critical infrastructure sites, including the Jinijini Sampa road and the proposed location for the new Sunyani Airport. These projects, coupled with the new 24-hour market model, signal a government pivot toward aggressive, infrastructure-led economic recovery.