The listening public has taken to social media to react to the Agriculture Minister’s assertion that, one can get a bunch of plantains from between ¢3 to ¢5.
Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto said at a press briefing on Thursday that food prices in the markets are at an all-time low, compared to 24 years ago when a bunch of plantains could be bought for ¢40.
However, Ghanaians who have patronised markets in cities and towns across the country say otherwise.
I am living in a farm settlement in the eastern region called Ayimesu, Upper Manya to be precise. I n bought a bunch of plantain for 20gh how much more someone in Accra? The minister should stop deceiving Ghanaians
— Nenebi Nojoke (@NenebiNojoke) April 24, 2020
When was the last time he's being to the market, I bought one for Ghc 35, at Tema Community 1 market.
— Selorm😍💙 (@TheShed04837913) April 24, 2020
Which market was the Agric Minister talking about?
— Johnnie Hughes, TBG (@hughes_onair) April 24, 2020
Agric minister must apologise to Ghanaians .. a bunch of plantain for 5ghc? where in Ghana ?😐#JoySMS
— Bra Kodjho (@kodjho) April 24, 2020
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