By: Maame Efua Kwaduah
Some Ghanaians have shared their thoughts about the current economic situation in the country.
Speaking some residents and commuters in Klottey Korle Constituency on the sidelines of Happy on wheels on Happy 98.9FM , they shared mixed reactions from regarding the country’s current economic conditions.
They emphasized that despite their efforts in their respective trades, they are overwhelmed by the current hardships.
Some expressed that due to the hardships, they might not vote in the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections.
Eric Owusu, a coconut seller, who has been at the Tema station for nearly eight years, mentioned that despite rising coconut prices, now at GHC6 each, he still manages to make ends meet, although customers often complain about the high prices.
A secondhand footwear seller, who is a single mother of two, described her struggles, noting that her business isn’t thriving as it used to. To cope, she has diversified into hair braiding, manicure, and pedicure, but these ventures haven’t been as successful as hoped.
She noted that she has started making “sobolo” to support her family and has decided not to vote in the upcoming elections as she said it won’t make a difference.
Frank, another interviewee, urged the current NPP administration to improve the economic situation, warning that if things don’t change, they might vote for the NDC. He emphasized the dominance of the two-party system in Ghana, stating that only the NPP or NDC can realistically hold power, and if the NPP doesn’t deliver, they’ll support the NDC.