Ex-Ghana President John Mahama highlights Sports in His 24-Hour Economy Policy

Former Ghana President and NDC flagbearer, John Mahama, has announced that sports will play a significant role in his vision for a 24-hour economy.Mahama's policy aims to modernize Ghana's economic framework to align with the demands of the globalized 21st century, emphasizing round-the-clock operations for businesses, services, and industries to maximize productivity and efficiency.Mahama acknowledged the lack of world-class sports facilities in Ghana and highlighted the need for improvement."We don’t have a world-class standard Sports Stadium. I have been to several countries to watch matches and have seen what top-tier facilities look like. Wembley Stadium, for instance, is of a different class from what we have here," he said at the Meet the Press held on Sunday.He explained that hosting major events often drives the construction of such high-standard stadiums, as countries see the opportunity for significant returns on their investment. However, given the current economic crisis, Mahama was cautious about making promises."I will not stand here and promise that we will build a new stadium immediately, but under the Big Push initiative, we intend to spend a significant amount over five years on infrastructure. This includes roads, bridges, agro-industrial parks, and potentially sports facilities."...

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