Otumfuo Osei Tutu II now buys 'nkosua ne meko' at Ghc4 instead of 50pesewas -— NDC Communicator

A member of the Communications Team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Anyimah has voiced strong criticisms regarding the escalating cost of living in Ghana under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.

According to Anyimah, the rising costs of basic commodities are evident in the daily expenses of notable figures including Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

To illustrate his point he said Otumfuo, the revered King of Ashantes, now spends GHS4 on 'nkosua ne meko' (egg and pepper), a significant increase from the 50 pesewas he used to pay during the tenure of former President John Dramani Mahama.

"Otumfuo Osei Tutu II used to buy 'nkosua ne meko' (egg and pepper) for 50 pesewas under the administration of John Mahama. Today, the same item costs GHS 4," he stated. "I don't think Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is pleased with this."

He also pointed out the increased cost of drinking water as another example of the economic strain under the NPP government.

According to Anyimah, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II now purchases a bottle of water for GHS4, compared to the 50 pesewas price during Mahama's administration.

"That is the reality," Anyimah asserted. "Otumfuo Osei Tutu II drinks water too. During Mahama's tenure, he bought bottled water for 50 pesewas. Today, he purchases that same bottled water for GHS 4. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II feels the effects of all these changes.

According to him, it is due to this rise in the standard of living that led Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to advise Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to honestly acknowledge his shortfalls and address them openly as he begins his political engagements ahead of the December 7 polls.

“That's why when Dr. Bawumia visited him, he advised him to acknowledge his shortfalls and offer pragmatic solutions," he stated.

This happened when the flag bearer ended his first part of this campaign in the Ashanti region and paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace.