President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr. Joseph Obeng, has expressed support for the 24-hour economy policy proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.
He highlighted the importance of improving the existing policy, which is already in practice.
Speaking at a meeting with GUTA members in the presence of John Mahama, Dr. Obeng advocated for a strategic shift in the timing of certain commercial activities.
He suggested that these activities be relocated to nighttime hours to reduce congestion in busy market areas during the day.
Dr. Joseph Obeng believes that this adjustment could lead to better utilization of space and smoother operations for traders, especially during periods of lower pedestrian traffic.
“We had a programme at the school of mass communication and at that time, people were opposing it but I told them no, even if it is already there, we can always enhance it. There is more that we can do in the night. There are so many things that create nuisance during the day.
“When you go to Opera Square, when you go to Kantamanto or Okaishie, in the afternoon when people are moving, that is when we are offloading our goods. So, it makes the place very congested.
“So, let’s think about the things that create nuisance during the day and fix them in the night,” he stated.