Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu brought a yam to a live TV panel discussion to highlight the increasing cost of living in Ghana.
During the segment on TV3’s Key Points, Kpebu used the yam as a metaphor to discuss the economic challenges facing the average Ghanaian.
Kpebu disclosed that he bought the yam for 40 cedis at the Central Accra business hub, Tema Station. Holding it up, he noted that the price of this staple food item varies greatly between different markets.
He mentioned that the same yam could cost up to 50 cedis in North Legon.
The discussion then broadened to cover the varying prices of other essential goods.
Another panelist recounted his experience of buying tomatoes for 70 cedis, underscoring the widespread issue of fluctuating prices and their impact on household expenses.