Vice Chairperson of Parliament\u2019s Finance Committee, Richard Acheampong, has dismissed claims by the Minority that the government\u2019s proposed 24-Hour Economy Secretariat lacks research and data, insisting that a policy framework has already been developed to guide implementation.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Joy FM\u2019s Top Story on Thursday, Acheampong urged critics to obtain and review the official policy document instead of making what he described as unfounded allegations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve presented a policy document, so if you are saying there is no research done, how can we develop the policy document if there is no research and data?\u201d he questioned.<\/p>\n
His remarks come after the Minority opposed the bill seeking to establish a Secretariat to coordinate the NDC\u2019s flagship 24-hour economy programme.<\/p>\n
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament\u2019s Finance Committee, Dr. Stephen Amoah, had argued that the framework contains major gaps and warned against creating a new authority without proper groundwork.<\/p>\n
Acheampong, however, maintained that the policy is already undergoing improvements and amendments, stressing that Parliament remains open to constructive input.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have issues with the bill, come and suggest those amendments so that we take everything on board. As I speak, we are doing the amendment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
When pressed by the interviewer to outline what specific research informed the policy direction, Acheampong insisted that the details are contained in the public document.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo you should get a copy of the policy document. You get to understand everything in there,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
The host noted that not every Ghanaian would have access to the document and asked Acheampong to briefly explain the key findings.<\/p>\n
In response, Acheampong reiterated that the policy is publicly available and invited broader engagement rather than political contestation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a public document. Anybody at all can apply for it,\u201d he said, adding that he would be willing to dedicate a separate session to walk the public through the framework.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can have a personal studio so that I\u2019ll run the public through the policy document so that they get a better appreciation,\u201d he suggested.<\/p>\n
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