The leader of Nyametease Ampa Prayer Ministry in Kumasi, Prophet Kusi Appiah, has raised concerns about the potential impact of former president John Dramani Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy on the Christian community.
The religious leader has challenged Mahama to outline the specific benefits that the 24-hour economy would bring to churches, highlighting that the Christian community is already active around the clock.
During an interview on Kumasi-based Wontumi TV/Radio on February 21, 2024, Prophet Kusi Appiah suggested that the inspiration behind the proposed 24-hour economy might stem from the continuous operations of churches.
He emphasized that many religious institutions are already engaged in round-the-clock activities.
Prophet Kusi Appiah expressed his belief that Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, could offer more substantial support to churches through his digitalization agenda compared to the 24-hour economy.
“I am already working 24 hours, so your 24-hour economy was even learned from us. What would the 24-hour do for churches?
“If you want me to change my mind or stop praying for Bawumia, they should come out and convince me that the 24-hour will add value to my church.
“But when it comes to digitalization, even as an illiterate, I can point out about three or four benefits of digitalization to the churches,” he stated during the interview.