Politics of Thursday, 19 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has officially given legal backing to one of his administration’s flagship policies after assenting to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025. Parliament passes 24-Hour Economy Authority BillIn his remarks after appending his signature, the president underscored the importance of the legislation. "Cabinet colleagues, I just appended my signature to give assent to the 24-hour Authority Bill. The bill establishes a 24-Hour Economy Authority as the central coordinating body responsible for rolling out the policy. The legislation forms part of the government’s broader 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme.

Source: GhanaWeb February 19, 2026 14:15 UTC