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