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Kofi Jumah Criticizes Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy, Compares it to Prostitution
Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the Chief Executive Officer of GIHOC Distilleries Company Limited and former Deputy Local Government Minister, has controversially linked John Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy to the practice of prostitution.
John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), introduced the 24-hour economy as part of his policy agenda during the NDC manifesto launch. He explained that the initiative aims to enable businesses to operate three shifts per day, relying on cooperation between the public and private sectors to make it a reality.
However, in an interview with Kwame Nkrumah Tikese on Okay FM, Kofi Jumah dismissed the idea, drawing a comparison between the policy and the operations of prostitutes and nightclubs, which also function around the clock. “Prostitution in Ghana started during the Second World War, so this 24-hour economy policy isn’t new,” he remarked.
Jumah went on to name locations in Ghana where prostitution is prevalent, arguing that Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy is already in effect. He further criticized the idea by stating, “When God created the world, He intended for humans to sleep at night. If you want to introduce a 24-hour economy, then tell Ghanaians to sleep during the day and work at night.”
Jumah’s remarks have sparked a heated debate, with critics questioning the appropriateness of his comparison.