The Okaikwei Central MP is demanding answers from the Mahama administration over its job-creation promises, raising questions about whether the flagship initiative is delivering the opportunities promised to Ghanaians.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has criticised the government over the implementation of its 24-hour economy programme, questioning whether the initiative is translating into the employment opportunities promised to Ghanaians.

Mr Boamah has repeatedly challenged the government to provide evidence of progress on its job-creation commitments, particularly its promise to create 800,000 jobs.

During parliamentary debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in July, he questioned why the government had not provided an update on the promised jobs despite reporting improved revenue mobilisation.

He argued that increased government revenue should translate into better living conditions, timely payment of public sector workers and more employment opportunities.

Questions over programme implementation

The 24-hour economy is one of the flagship initiatives of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, intended to expand economic activity, encourage businesses to operate multiple shifts and create employment.

However, the programme has faced questions from opposition politicians and policy analysts over its implementation and measurable results.

NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has also questioned the initiative, arguing that Ghanaians were yet to see the expected employment benefits nearly two years into the NDC administration.

Government defends the initiative

The government has rejected suggestions that the programme is failing.

In October, Chief Programme Officer of the 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat, Abdul-Nasser Suglo Alidu, said aspects of the initiative were already being implemented.

He disclosed that about 268 filling stations were participating in a pilot programme in the downstream petroleum sector, while 33 companies affiliated with the Association of Ghana Industries had confirmed operating multiple shifts.

He also argued that the programme should not be judged solely by whether businesses operate around the clock, but by its broader ambition to transform Ghana’s productive capacity.

Calls for transparency over jobs and funding

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy has separately demanded verifiable employment figures and a comprehensive account of the programme’s financing and implementation.

The institute has questioned the difference between the GH¢90 million allocation in the detailed 2026 Budget expenditure tables and the GH¢110 million figure stated in the Budget Speech.

It wants government to disclose funds released and spent, projects completed and jobs actually created, distinguishing confirmed employment from projected opportunities.

The debate over the 24-hour economy therefore continues to centre on how government will demonstrate measurable outcomes, account for public resources and show that the initiative is delivering the employment opportunities it was designed to create.

The NPP communications team member says the party will not rely solely on the President’s public assurances, insisting that the Supreme Court must clarify the constitutional limits on presidential tenure.

A member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, Richard Gyamfi, says the party does not trust President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge not to seek a third term in office.

Speaking on the BigIssue segment of TV3’s NewDay programme on Monday, November 2, 2026, Mr Gyamfi said the NPP would not treat the President’s public comments as a binding decision on the matter.

He argued that political developments in other African countries showed why constitutional safeguards must be clearly defined rather than relying on assurances from political leaders.

“This particular government, H.E. John Dramani Mahama and NDC II, is notable for settings and so for us, we are not going to take this flamboyant commentaries on the side as a sacrosanct decision made by the President not to run again,” he said.

NPP cites examples from other African countries

Mr Gyamfi referred to Burkina Faso, where former President Blaise Compaoré attempted to change the Constitution in 2014 to extend his stay in office after 27 years in power.

He also cited Senegal, where former President Abdoulaye Wade’s attempt to seek another term generated political controversy.

According to the NPP communicator, the party is concerned that public confidence in a sitting president could eventually be used to justify attempts to alter constitutional provisions governing presidential tenure.

He said the NPP was therefore taking no chances in seeking a definitive interpretation of the law.

Supreme Court case over presidential term limits

The comments come after the NPP filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General, seeking an interpretation of Articles 58(2) and 66 of the 1992 Constitution.

The party wants the court to declare that a person can be elected President only twice, regardless of whether the two terms are consecutive or separated by a period out of office.

It is also seeking clarification on the constitutional eligibility of a person who assumes the presidency as Vice-President for more than half of a predecessor’s unexpired term.

Government maintains Mahama will not seek another term

President Mahama has publicly dismissed suggestions that he intends to seek a third term.

Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has also rejected the allegations, describing the debate as political propaganda by the NPP. He has maintained that the President’s position on the matter has been consistent.

The Supreme Court’s eventual interpretation is expected to clarify the constitutional provisions governing presidential term limits and eligibility in Ghana.

The United Party’s Director of Communications says Alan Kyerematen remains committed to the party and is expected to lead its campaign against the NPP and NDC.

The Director of Communications of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has declared that the party’s founder, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, will contest the 2028 general elections on the UP ticket, dismissing speculation that he could return to the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Mr Owusu said Mr Kyerematen remained committed to the political movement and would lead it into the next presidential election, provided he remained alive.

“In 2028, if God grants Alan life, he will contest on the ticket of the United Party,” he stated.

His comments were intended to reaffirm the party’s commitment to its founder following renewed public discussion about Mr Kyerematen’s political future and the possibility of his return to the NPP.

Mr Owusu said the party was working behind the scenes to establish a strong political organisation capable of challenging the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s two dominant political parties.

He explained that the UP’s limited public activity should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness, insisting that party officials were focused on building structures across the country ahead of the elections.

“We are building a very robust, a very solid political party that will stand the test of time. That is why we don’t make that much noise. We are working underground, putting all the structures in place to defeat the two political parties,” he said.

Mr Owusu also expressed confidence in the party’s long-term prospects, referring to its butterfly symbol as representing growth and transformation.

Party rules out return to NPP

Mr Owusu’s declaration follows speculation sparked by comments Mr Kyerematen made in an interview with DW Africa about a possible return to the NPP.

The former Trade and Industry Minister had suggested that he would consider returning only if the party invited him to contest the 2028 presidential election as its flagbearer.

However, UP officials have maintained that the remarks were rhetorical and should not be interpreted as an indication that he intends to abandon the party he now leads.

Mr Kyerematen left the NPP in September 2023 after withdrawing from its presidential primary. He subsequently contested the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate under the Movement for Change, which later evolved into the United Party.

The UP is positioning itself as an alternative to the NPP and NDC as political parties begin preparing for the 2028 general elections.

The party has listed roads it says require urgent attention and is demanding evidence of progress on rural electrification and a 3,000-hectare irrigation project.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Oti Region has challenged Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong to provide evidence for his reported claim that all roads in the region are under construction.

In a press release dated November 1, 2026, the party’s Oti Regional Communications Directorate said the minister’s reported remarks before Parliament’s Select Committee on Local Government did not reflect road conditions reported by its constituency-level structures.

The NPP acknowledged that infrastructure interventions were ongoing in some parts of the region but argued that describing the entire region as a construction site presented an inaccurate picture of the challenges facing residents.

The statement was issued by Seidu Musah, Esq., of the party’s regional communications directorate.

NPP lists roads requiring attention

The party identified roads across seven constituencies that it says require urgent government intervention.

Among those listed are the Okajakrom–Worawora and Nsuta–Ketsi roads in Buem; several roads in Krachi East, including Asukawkaw–Okanease and Dormabin–Adumadum; and township roads in Krachi West.

Other roads named include Dodi-Papase–Dodi Dompa and Ahamansu–Todome in Akan, Borae–Chinderi and Chinderi–Grubi in Krachi Nchumuru, Hohoe–Likpe Bala in Guan, and Nkwanta–Kue in Nkwanta South.

The NPP said poor road conditions affect farmers, traders, students, patients and other residents who depend on the routes for their daily activities.

It is asking the Regional Minister to provide a constituency-by-constituency breakdown of road projects under construction, including contractors, contract sums, commencement dates and expected completion dates.

The party also called on the Roads and Highways Minister, regional coordinating authorities, district assemblies and Parliament’s Select Committee on Local Government to investigate the concerns and provide updates on the status of the projects.

Questions over electrification and irrigation projects

The NPP also questioned the reported implementation of a major rural electrification project and an irrigation initiative involving 3,000 hectares of land.

It said it had not established verifiable evidence matching the scale of progress reportedly presented by the minister.

The party wants details of beneficiary communities, project sites, contractors and the actual area under cultivation.

It further urged Parliament to examine the claims if they were made under oath, including consideration of appropriate legal consequences if investigations establish that materially false information was knowingly provided.

The claims and allegations in the release have not been independently verified. The statement does not include a response from the Regional Minister to the party’s demands

Abdul Rasheed, Deputy Organiser of the NDC in Nwabiagya South, says persistent power outages could erode public confidence in the Mahama administration if urgent action is not taken.

Persistent power outages, popularly known as dumsor, are threatening to undermine the credibility of President John Dramani Mahama’s government in the Ashanti Region, a Deputy Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned.

Abdul Rasheed, who serves as Deputy Organiser of the NDC in the Nwabiagya South Constituency, said the growing concerns over unreliable electricity supply could affect public confidence in the government if the situation was not addressed promptly.

Speaking in an interview with 3News on Thursday, October 29, 2026, he called on the government and relevant stakeholders in the energy sector to take urgent steps to restore stable electricity supply to affected communities.

Businesses and households bearing the impact

Mr Rasheed observed that reliable electricity was essential to the operations of businesses, institutions and households, warning that prolonged interruptions could impose financial and operational difficulties on residents.

He identified small-scale businesses as particularly vulnerable, noting that artisans, cold-store operators, food vendors and other business owners depend on consistent power to operate equipment, preserve goods and provide services.

According to him, unstable electricity supply can disrupt business activities, increase operating costs and threaten the livelihoods of people whose work depends heavily on power.

He stressed that the impact of the outages extended beyond inconvenience in homes, as businesses could suffer losses whenever electricity supply became unpredictable.

Calls for urgent intervention

The NDC officer urged the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts to identify and resolve the causes of the interruptions.

He also called for improved communication with electricity consumers, urging authorities to provide clear information about the reasons for outages and the measures being taken to restore stable supply.

Mr Rasheed cautioned that the political implications of the situation should not be overlooked, arguing that residents would assess the government partly on its ability to deliver reliable public services.

He maintained that resolving the power supply concerns was important both to protect livelihoods and to sustain public confidence in the Mahama administration.

His warning adds to concerns about the effects of electricity disruptions on households and businesses in the Ashanti Region, with calls for the relevant authorities to address the situation and ensure a dependable supply.