Accra: The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has openly criticized the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, in response to Amoah's dismissal of the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) proposed 24-Hour Economy initiative. Amoah had previously labeled the initiative as unrealistic and unworkable during a parliamentary session on February 5, 2026.
According to Ghana Web, Stephen Amoah expressed skepticism over the feasibility of the NDC's policy, questioning its practicality and accusing the opposition party of lacking understanding of their own proposal. Amoah highlighted that essential services like public service, security, and health already operate round-the-clock and suggested that the NDC's emphasis on economic development, such as building factories to create jobs, was unachievable.
Amoah described the 24-Hour Economy policy as "a fallacy," insisting that it was not viable and claiming that the NDC had no clear plan to achieve their stated goals. His remarks were met with a sharp retort from Agbodza, who mocked Amoah by linking his criticisms to the recent loss of Kennedy Agyapong in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential primaries.
Agbodza pointed out that despite Amoah's vigorous campaigning, his preferred candidate, Agyapong, was rejected by voters in his own constituency. This, Agbodza suggested, indicated that even Amoah's constituents were not aligned with his views. The Minister of Roads and Highways used the opportunity to urge politicians to be mindful of their public statements and to maintain principles in political discussions.
In a parting shot, Agbodza emphasized the importance of thoughtful political discourse, arguing that the public should not perceive political actors as lacking depth in their decision-making.