{
  "id": 19511579,
  "title": "Napo challenges Mahama government to show results on 24-hour economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/napo-challenges-mahama-government-to-show-results-on-24-hour-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:51:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/napo-challenges-mahama-government-to-show-results-on-24-hour-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Vice Presidential contender for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has urged governments to focus on delivering on their electoral promises, emphasizing that Ghanaians anticipate tangible results following elections. In a recent post on X, formerly Twitter, he stated that political slogans and campaign pledges often garner public support because voters anticipate improvements in their living conditions. Dr Opoku Prempeh brought up the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy as an instance where a campaign promise was successfully converted into a nationwide program that benefits students and families nationwide. He acknowledged that there have been obstacles in implementing the policy but affirmed that its scope and results are available for scrutiny. Shifting his focus to the government's 24-hour economy initiative, he noted that the policy has generated expectations of increased employment, stronger businesses, and enhanced economic prospects. He argued that the government must present solid evidence of advancements, especially in terms of jobs created, businesses expanding operations, and support reaching employers. \"Every government must account for the promises on which it sought office. That standard applies to the NPP as much as it does to the NDC,\" he stated. Dr Opoku Prempeh further emphasized that turning political visions into tangible outcomes necessitates proper planning, sufficient resources, and unwavering commitment. He cautioned against governments reneging on campaign promises post-elections, insisting that public expectations should receive the same priority as their votes during the campaign. \"People's expectations deserve the same attention in government that their votes received during the campaign.\"",
  "summary": "Former Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on governments to prioritise the delivery of campaign promises, stressing that Ghanaians expect tangible results after elections. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he said political slogans and campaign pledges often generate public support because voters believe they […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}