The Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, has called on the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) and the media in general to support the government’s 24-hour economy plan, describing it as a pathway to increased productivity and job creation going into the future.
Mr Debrah made the call on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the 75th anniversary cake-cutting ceremony of the Daily Graphic in Accra.
He congratulated Graphic for its resilience over the decades and urged the company to help shape public opinion in favour of the government’s vision.
“The concept of a 24-hour economy makes sense. All it means is that we need to devise means and systems to increase productivity,” he said.
He added that broader national acceptance of the idea could raise Ghana’s gross domestic product and expand employment.
Mr Debrah encouraged the GCGL to use its platforms to prepare Ghanaians for the shift. “Put politics aside and let us embrace the concept as a good thing. If we get it right, it will go a long way to help our nation,” he said.
He also acknowledged concerns raised by Graphic’s management about the limited direct state support the company has received over the years. He assured that the matter would be conveyed to the President.
Mr Debrah commended Graphic for chronicling Ghana’s history from the independence struggle to the present democratic era.
He described the company as “a true Ghanaian institution whose legacy is tied to the very history of our nation.”
He reaffirmed the government’s support for media freedom and pledged to work with stakeholders to guarantee the safety of journalists, build capacity and help traditional media adapt to the digital era.
“The story of Graphic at 75 holds lessons for all media houses in Ghana; credibility matters. Graphic has earned the trust of generations by sticking to the values of accuracy and integrity,” he said.
Mr Debrah ended by urging the media to remain reliable partners in development. He also congratulated the staff, board and management of GCGL for what he described as “75 years of truth and service to the nation.”
Source: graphic.com.gh
