President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, February 19, 2026, signed the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill into law, officially activating the legal framework for the full implementation of Ghana’s 24-hour economy policy.
The landmark legislation was passed by Parliament of Ghana on February 6, 2026, after extensive debate, months after it was first laid before the House in 2025.
The new law establishes the regulatory framework and formal mandate for operationalizing the 24-hour economy policy. It also creates the 24-Hour Economy Authority — the central coordinating body tasked with overseeing the nationwide rollout and enforcement of round-the-clock economic activities.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, President Mahama described the development as a decisive transition from policy design to concrete implementation.
“This marks a shift from strategy to implementation. The policy is expected to unlock new employment opportunities, improve productivity, and enhance the efficient use of existing infrastructure,” he stated.
According to the President, the newly established Authority will work closely with key government institutions, private-sector players, and other stakeholders to ensure effective execution across sectors.
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme remains one of the government’s flagship economic transformation initiatives. It is designed to:
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Expand employment opportunities
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Boost productivity
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Maximize infrastructure usage
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Accelerate export-led growth
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Promote inclusive economic development
With the bill now signed into law, attention shifts to implementation — a phase expected to test coordination between public institutions and private industry as Ghana moves toward sustained round-the-clock economic activity.