{
  "id": 7320048,
  "title": "24-Hour Economy: Minority questions demolition of schools, markets and other public assets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/24-hour-economy-minority-questions-demolition-of-schools-markets-and",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/24-hour-economy-minority-questions-demolition-of-schools-markets-and-other-public-assets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The minority in Ghana's Parliament has criticized the demolition of existing public and community infrastructure to accommodate projects under the government's 24-Hour Economy Market Programme. During a press briefing on Monday, September 14, Francis Asenso-Boakye, the ranking member of Parliament's Local Government Committee, expressed concerns about the lack of consultation, planning, and value for money. He cited several instances where existing assets have been demolished or earmarked for demolition, including markets, schools, and a magistrate court. Asenso-Boakye questioned the rationale behind demolishing these structures, especially when there is a severe fiscal constraint. He specifically highlighted the demolition of the Asesewa Market in Upper Manya Krobo, the Mamponteng astroturf, and the Nkenkaasu Market in Offinso North District. Additionally, he raised doubts about a newly constructed school slated for demolition in Ahafo Ano South West District. The Minority also pointed to the demolition of a Magistrate Court in Nandom and the Enchi Market in the Western North Region, despite resistance from residents. They emphasized that these demolitions are not isolated incidents but part of a troubling pattern, with communities across the country facing the displacement of markets, schools, businesses, and homes. Asenso-Boakye urged the government to provide a clear explanation for the justified use of public funds in demolishing these assets and replacing them with new ones.",
  "summary": "The Minority in Parliament has criticised the demolition of existing public and community infrastructure to make way for projects under the government’s 24-Hour Economy Market Programme.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Minority calls for review of government’s 24-Hour Market programme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/minority-calls-for-review-of-governments-24-hour-market-programme",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:28:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Stop wasting public funds on demolition for poorly planned 24-hour markets – Minority to gov’t",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/stop-wasting-public-funds-on-demolition-for-poorly-planned-24-hour",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:41:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}