NPP Icon Kwame Pianim Headlines Mahama's Advisory Group on the Economy
- Kwame Pianim has been appointed to President Mahama's 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy
- The group comprises seasoned experts who will work to advise on stabilising Ghana's economy and boosting investor confidence
- Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the group, which was announced on January 15, 2026
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Economist and New Patriotic Party Icon Kwame Pianim is part of the 12-member Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy appointed by President John Mahama.
The group is made up of seasoned experts from academia, public service, and the private sector to provide strategic guidance on national economic issues.
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According to a statement from the presidency on X, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is a member of the group.
The other members are:
- Samuel Esson Jonah
- Ishmael Yamson
- Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa
- Dr. Kwabena Duffuor
- Ato Brown
- Dr Henry A. Kofi Wampah
- Togbe Afede XIV
- Abena Amoah
- Priscilla Twumasi Baffour,
- Patience Aseweh Abor
Members are expected to leverage their diverse expertise to support government efforts in stabilising the economy, promoting growth, and strengthening investor confidence.
The formation of the group underscores the administration’s commitment to inclusive consultation and evidence-based economic policymaking.
What Kwame Pianim thought about the 24-hour economy
In 2024, Pianim was part of the criticism of Mahama's flagship 24-hour economy campaign proposal.
Mahama has been touting ambitions to initiate a 24-hour economy if voted into power in the upcoming December general elections.
According to Pianim, there was no clear-cut plan explaining how this policy proposal was going to be achieved within a single term.
“People are talking about 24-hour economy, I don't understand, what is it? We don’t even have electricity for one shift, where are we going to get electricity for three shifts?”
He revealed that during the erstwhile Kufuor administration, a similar idea was piloted; however, concerns about workers’ safety and lack of stable supply of electricity had caused the project to fail.
He has called for the policy to be well-thought-through before any implementation begins.
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About the 24-Hour Economy plan
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme is a national production-led revamp of Ghana’s import-dependent, low-value raw material exporting economy.
The government's vision is to turn the economy into a modern, self-reliant, and globally competitive one that works around the clock to deliver productivity, sustainable growth, jobs, and food security.
The policy is yet to see gains, and a state agency even dropped it because of low demand.
Joe Jackson says 24-hour economy not feasible
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Economist Joe Jackson felt tthat the 24-hour economy idea being bandied around the country would fail at implementation if the current business environment prevails.
According to him, the government should focus on providing incentives and creating a favourable environment to entice entrepreneurs to participate voluntarily in the 24-hour economy.
He highlighted the importance of comprehensive market research, consideration of economic factors, and competitive input pricing before implementing policies related to the proposed 24-hour economy.
Source: YEN.com.gh
