President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, describing it as not a mere policy initiative but as a “national reset” aimed at fundamentally transforming Ghana’s economic landscape.

Speaking at the launch event in Accra on Wednesday, July 2, President Mahama unveiled what he termed the “24-H Plus Agenda”, a strategic initiative designed to maximise productivity, drive export growth, and create inclusive economic opportunities across all sectors of society.

“Today marks the formal launch of the 24-hour economy and accelerated export development programme, what we now proudly call the 24-H Plus Agenda,” he announced.

“This is more than a policy initiative, it is a national reset a bold strategic shift to unlock our country’s full productive potential,” he continued.

Framing the policy in historical and ideological terms, Mahama declared the agenda a return to Ghana’s founding ideals.

“Today we reclaim our founders’ vision of a self-reliant, industrious and inclusive African nation that works with organised creativity and ensures prosperity for all,” he said.

He stressed that the programme would be driven primarily by the private sector, with government playing an enabling and catalytic role.

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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced that it will conduct a rerun of the Parliamentary Election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency following the dispute over the authenticity of election results from the December 7, 2024, General Election.

In a press release dated July 2, and signed by Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairman of Operations at the EC, the Commission stated that the decision was reached after a follow-up meeting with representatives of the two main political parties—the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)—held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

The dispute stems from concerns raised by the NDC over the use of scanned Pink Sheets from 37 polling stations, which the party claims were provided by the NPP and lacked sufficient verification. The NDC insisted that the entire election be rerun in those 37 stations.

On the other hand, the NPP maintained that only three outstanding polling station results needed to be collated to finalize the outcome, arguing that the scanned Pink Sheets had already been verified by NDC agents during the process.

The EC clarified that the issue at hand revolves around the fact that scanned Pink Sheets—documents used to record polling station-level results—were used in the collation after physical copies were destroyed when political party supporters stormed the collation centre.

Following extensive deliberations, the EC has resolved to rerun the election in 19 of the 37 polling stations, citing that although the scanned results from these stations were approved by both party agents, they lacked verification by the Presiding Officers. The remaining 18 scanned results, the Commission noted, were verified by both the agents and the Presiding Officers and will therefore not be subject to a rerun.

The rerun is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, and the Commission has assured the public of its commitment to transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the process. The Ghana Police Service has been called upon to provide adequate security to ensure a peaceful and orderly conduct of the election.

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In preparation for a possible COVID-19 comeback, the government is acting to obtain COVID-19 vaccines locally, according to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.

The minister acknowledged that COVID-19 cases had recently increased, with the majority of infections occurring at the University of Ghana campus. According to him, the Omicron variation is the main cause of the cases.

Speaking before Parliament, Mr. Akandoh said that 107 of the 316 suspected cases have been verified.

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He did, however, reassure the public that the new illnesses have not been connected to any hospitalizations or fatalities.

In keeping with worldwide trends, Mr. Akandoh clarified that although the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer a part of Ghana’s regular immunization schedule, it is still an essential tool for halting the spread of the virus and lowering the risk of serious illness and death.

“In preparation for a potential surge, we have initiated the necessary processes to secure vaccines in-country,” the Minister stated.

He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to safeguarding the health of those who are most at risk, including the elderly and those with underlying medical issues.

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“This is consistent with our commitment to safeguarding the health of vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and individuals with underlying health conditions who are more likely to suffer serious complications from COVID-19,” he added.

In order to enable prompt deployment in the event that infection rates start to rise again, Mr. Akandoh reassured the public that the government is still taking the initiative in its pandemic response strategy.

He also assured Ghanaians that there are still efficient COVID-19 therapy options accessible. He mentioned that people with mild to moderate symptoms who also have diabetes or hypertension should take Paxlovid, an antiviral drug given twice daily for five days.

“Most people recover at home with symptom-based treatment,” he said. “But our hospitals are also well-prepared to manage more serious cases, including with oxygen therapy and comprehensive clinical care.”

In his closing remarks, Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s dedication to public health and emphasized the significance of national preparedness, especially for the most vulnerable.