Occupants of the Damongo Daily Market have been given a three-week ultimatum to vacate the market premises to pave way for the reconstruction of the facility, which is expected to serve as a 24-hour economy market.
The Municipal Chief Executive for West Gonja Municipality, Hon. Yakubu Yussif Castro, together with the Damongo Market Chief, Chaliwura Techi Dari, made this known in an interview on Spear FM on Wednesday night, 25th March 2026.
Both officials disclosed that the decision to reconstruct the market was reached following broader consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Hon. Castro directed all occupants of the daily market to relocate to the weekly Saturday market to allow construction works to commence without delay, adding that the contractor is already on the ground and was expected to begin work effective Wednesday, 25th March 2026.
The MCE appealed to all market occupants to bear with the Municipal Assembly and cooperate with authorities during the transition period, assuring them that the reconstruction is in the interest of the community and the broader economy.
Background: Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Policy
The reconstruction of the Damongo Daily Market forms part of the implementation of President John Dramani Mahama’s flagship 24-hour economy initiative. The policy is a deliberate intervention tou stimulate economic growth by creating an enabling environment for businesses and public institutions to operate 24/7 in three shifts of eight hours each, with the aim of boosting production, promoting productivity, and generating well-paying jobs.
President Mahama assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, describing it as one of his flagship strategies for economic transformation. Launched in July 2025, the initiative seeks to transform Ghana into a self-sufficient, export-led economy by promoting continuous productivity and job creation across key sectors, and is expected to generate about 1.7 million jobs while reducing reliance on imports.
The development of market infrastructure such as the Damongo Daily Market is in line with the broader goal of extending economic activity across all parts of the country, including communities in the Savannah Region.
