A member of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Divine Nkrumah, has penned a letter to President Akufo-Addo expressing concern about a concerning trend where kenkey sellers have added pepper to their offerings.
The young politician deems the current situation alarming, attributing it to the prevailing hardships faced by Ghanaians. Notably, he highlights instances where some vendors refuse to sell a single ball of kenkey for the affordable GHC4, insisting on a purchase of two balls.
In his letter, Divine Nkrumah expresses disappointment in the President, stating that the man who promised economic improvement seems to have done the opposite.
Despite presidential assurances, Nkrumah suggests that the circumstances imply a lack of effective economic management.
The letter expands its scope beyond the price of kenkey, touching on issues such as the resurgence of power outages (dumsor), soaring rent prices, high school fees, and escalating food costs.
“This issue extends beyond just the price of kenkey. Currently, we are facing a resurge in dumsor, skyrocketing rent prices, exorbitant school fees, and the soaring cost of foodstuffs. Even “Kofi Brokeman”, which used to be affordable for poor people, has now become unaffordable. I find myself resorting to eating gari and water due to financial constraints.
“Nana, aren’t you the same person they referred to as ‘yenim no fri titi’ (our listening leader)? Aren’t you the same visionary leader we believed in? The situation is spiraling out of control, and it is far from amusing. I implore you to take action as soon as possible because the consequences are dire.”
“I hope you understand the gravity of the situation and the urgency with which it needs to be addressed. Our faith in your leadership rests on the actions you take to alleviate these burdensome issues.”
Even the once-affordable “Kofi Brokeman” has become unattainable for many. Nkrumah personally shares his financial constraints, resorting to eating gari and water.
Nkrumah questions the President’s commitment, referencing past accolades such as ‘yenim no fri titi’ (our listening leader) and expressing disappointment in the situation spiraling out of control. He implores the President to take swift action, emphasizing the dire consequences.
Challenging President Akufo-Addo, Nkrumah urges him to implement measures to address the situation and alleviate the struggles faced by Ghanaians.
He emphasized the gravity of the situation and urges prompt action to restore faith in the leadership.
Read the full letter below
Dear Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning issue that has recently arisen in my area. The kenkey sellers, who play a vital role in our community, have started implementing new rules that are causing distress among the residents.
It has come to our knowledge that they are now selling the pepper that accompanies the kenkey separately. This means that the price of a ball of kenkey has significantly increased, with some sellers demanding GH¢4 and 5 for a single serving. Unfortunately, we feel helpless in this situation as we believe that our grievances will not be addressed.
Moreover, we were startled to discover that a new regulation has been put in place, stating that if we wish to purchase a ball of kenkey, we are obliged to buy the one sold for GH¢5. The option to buy a GH¢4 kenkey is only available when purchasing two or more balls. Last night, when I attempted to buy one of the GH¢4 kenkey, I was denied and left disappointed. I even woke up in the middle of the night feeling famished. Thankfully, I had some gari, which came to my rescue.
Nana Addo, I must express my concern regarding these developments. Are you aware that this situation is gradually affecting the well-being of the people? It is disheartening to think that you previously assured us that you have the power to improve the economy, yet these circumstances suggest otherwise. We, the citizens, don’t want to believe that you want us to suffer.
This issue extends beyond just the price of kenkey. Currently, we are facing a resurge in dumsor, skyrocketing rent prices, exorbitant school fees, and the soaring cost of foodstuffs. Even “Kofi Brokeman”, which used to be affordable for poor people, has now become unaffordable. I find myself resorting to eating Gari and water due to financial constraints.
Nana, aren’t you the same person they referred to as ‘yenim no fri titi’ (our listening leader)? Aren’t you the same visionary leader we believed in? The situation is spiralling out of control, and it is far from amusing. I implore you to take action as soon as possible because the consequences are dire.
I hope you understand the gravity of the situation and the urgency with which it needs to be addressed. Our faith in your leadership rests on the actions you take to alleviate these burdensome issues.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[ Pipiro Xtel ]