DORMAA, Ghana, 18 March: Residents of Dormaa Ahenkro have witnessed a major economic milestone as President John Dramani Mahama officially cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market.
The project, launched on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, forms part of the government’s broader 24-hour economy initiative aimed at boosting productivity, creating jobs, and expanding commercial activity beyond traditional working hours.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Mahama revealed that the modern market will feature multiple shops, structured parking spaces, and improved trading facilities, alongside essential services such as a police station, fire station, school, and banking facilities.
He noted that the integrated design is intended to create a complete commercial ecosystem that supports both traders and residents.
The President further assured that the model market will serve as a blueprint for similar developments across all 261 districts in Ghana, positioning it as a cornerstone of his administration’s economic transformation agenda.
The Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, expressed gratitude to the President for selecting the area as the starting point for the initiative.
He, however, appealed for additional development, urging the government to rehabilitate roads, improve education, and expand infrastructure within the municipality.
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The event was attended by key government officials and party leaders, including Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and NDC General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey.
Also present were local authorities such as the Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central, John Kwame Adu Jack, and the Municipal Chief Executive, Dominic Adoma Ameyaw, underscoring the strong collaboration between national and local leadership in driving the project forward.
President Mahama emphasised that the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to transforming local economies through modern infrastructure and support for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs).
He stressed that enabling traders to operate around the clock will increase income opportunities, reduce unemployment, and stimulate regional growth.
According to the President, the new market represents more than just infrastructure, it symbolises renewed hope for economic expansion, improved livelihoods, and a more vibrant commercial future for the people of Dormaa Ahenkro and beyond.
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