Gari Olonka Was 5 Cedis Under Me But Now Sells At 20 Cedis Under Akufo-Addo- Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has slammed President Akufo Addo and his government over the high cost of living in the country. He said the price of an ‘Olonka’ of gari that was sold for GHS5 in 2016 has now quadrupled and it is now being sold for GHS20. “The hardship in Ghana is now unbearable and the economy is messed up”, Mr Mahama said. He added the reality at

most markets does not support the government’s claim that prices of food items were on a decline. The former President was Addressing residents of Adawso in the Akropong constituency at the start of his four day tour of the Eastern Region. John Mahama said apart from the hardship unleashed on Ghanaians by the rise in cost of living, the collapse of banks and the other financial

institutions by the Akufo-Addo government has thrown many people out of jobs and worsened unemployment situation. He added that this has put economic pressure on many individuals and families. Many contractors, he said, have also lost their jobs, as the NPP government failed to continue the work that previous administration started. "And when you ask about the jobs government

has created, they say one million. But where are the one million jobs?", he asked. Mahama noted that compared to the current situation, things were better for many families and businesses under the NDC government. He, therefore, urged the electorate to vote for him and NDC parliamentary candidates on December 7 so that the next NDC government can work hard to provide jobs, and ease the hardship facing many people.