NPP’s Paul Yandoh Gets Stranded in Accra, Laments Cost of Living: "All You Get to Eat is Waakye"
- The NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman has lamented the economic hardships facing the Greater Accra Region
- He indicated in an interview that life was unbearable in Accra and that he couldn't find his favourite meals
- Netizens who saw Yandoh's video expressed mixed reactions, with some ridiculing him for the remarks
After his visit to Accra, the Ashanti Regional Communications Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) said life in the capital had become unbearable.
Paul Yandoh moved to the city in solidarity with Chairman Wontumi, who was arrested and detained by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
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In a video, he stated that his stay in Accra had not been great due to the perceived living conditions in Ghana’s capital city.
Yandoh complained about not getting his preferred meal, fufu, and stated that life in Accra was all about eating Waakye instead.
Speaking in an interview with Asempa FM's Philip Osei Bonsu, he mentioned that he did not expect to stay long in Accra and, as a result, did not prepare adequately.
"Accra living is not easy; no wonder everyone is hot! All you see on the streets is Waakye. I haven’t even seen a fufu joint since I came. Living in Accra is tough," he said.
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Yandoh also expressed concern about the high prices of clothes in the capital.
He pointed out during his interview that it was difficult to find affordable clothing, as boutiques are selling clothes for GH¢400 and GH¢700 each.
His comment triggered laughter from the host of Ekosiisen, who promised to treat him to some fufu in Accra.
The video of Paul Andoh lamenting living conditions in Accra is below:
Reactions to Paul Yandoh's remarks about Accra
Netizens who saw Yandoh's video lamenting the hardships in Accra and the challenges he had faced expressed mixed reactions.
While some agreed with his comment, others disagreed. Some netizens also called him out for craving fufu while his Regional Chairman was still in EOCO custody.
@Me & you wrote:
"It's true Kumasi is a village."
@Emperor SALASI wrote:
"Kumasi is a village."
@Thirteen wrote:
"That's why they talk anyhow in kumasi."
@Royalty wrote:
"He’s thinking about food, and you’re asking him about dress."
@Asimide19 wrote:
"Aaah he wants fufu is he not there to fight for his chairman."
@Gilbert Gbedzo wrote:
"This guy is the reason why the chairman is not out."
@Samueldery wrote:
"Your party chairman is the hands of EOCO and you want to chop fufu😂😂😂😂."
Wontumi returns to his humble beginnings
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Chairman Wontumi travelled to the United Kingdom and returned to his humble beginnings in Croydon, South London.
The renowned businessman and politician, in a social media post which has since gone viral, was spotted taking photos with some Ghanaians in the UK.
The photos of Wontumi's trip to the UK triggered mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the politician and others criticising him online.
Source: YEN.com.gh
