Makola Market Women Praise Mahama, Slash Fish Prices from GH¢400 to GH¢250
- Makola market women have slashed fish prices from GH¢400 to GH¢250 in celebration of President John Mahama’s leadership
- Their joy follows a reported economic rebound, with the African Development Bank projecting Ghana’s GDP to grow by 4.5% in 2025
- The women pointed to the cedi’s strength and better living standards as reasons for their cheerful praise and generous discounts
A group of market women at Makola, Accra, has decided to spread their happiness to the public by significantly reducing the price of their goods.
In a video shared on social media, the market women praised Ghanaian President John Mahama and sang songs for him.
Source: Twitter
They appreciated him for his leadership in the recent economic boom, along with the drastic rise in the Ghanaian cedi against other foreign currencies, such as the dollar.
They also applauded Mahama for the improved living conditions they are experiencing.
The market women laughed and rejoiced, saying;
"Mahama, things have eased up a little. Oh Mahama, we thank you! What haven’t we done for you? You are truly great! If you call me, you’ll meet me dressed in full Agradaa!" they sang in jubilation.
Market women rejoice over good living conditions
YEN.com.gh reports that the African Development Bank (AfDB) projected Ghana's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 4.5% before the end of 2025, driven by a rebound in the mining sector, fiscal consolidation efforts, and tighter monetary policies.
This means more employment opportunities for the public, better access to goods and services, and increased confidence in Ghana’s financial future.
Source: Twitter
This impact on the nation's economy is worth applauding the president for. In celebration of Mahama's effective leadership and planning, these market women decided to halve the price of one of their goods.
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One of the women said out loud that they had decided to slash the price of fish (dried fish) from GH¢400 to as low as GH¢250.
Watch the video of the women selling their goods cheaply below;
Reactions to Makola Market women slashing prices
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions to the Makola Market women jubilating. See some of them below:
@JodeIHQ applauded:
"This is what the Ghanaians wanna see and hear! God Got Us!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽"
@evils_only commented"
"Wait, how does the dollar affect fish prices while they catch fish in the sea here in Ghana. I still don’t get it."
@rashilanho question:
"Have y'all realised everybody is currently happy in the country now?"
@hearttooclean wrote"
"Things we love to see. NDC is doing what I expected from NPP"
@i_am_selase recounted:
"Reminds me of that Sunday after the December 7 elections. The Ho Central Market was practically like a Black Friday sales promo. Full-scale donkomi😁😁😁."
Nigerian man vows to remain in Ghana
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh had earlier reported on a Nigerian man's detailed love for Ghana and how unlikely it would be for him to return to his country if he were to visit Ghana.
During a street interview, he was asked what he liked and knew about Ghana.
He described the country as a big city full of opportunities, unlike Nigeria, which is struggling with electricity distribution.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
