General News of Wednesday, 6 June 2018Source: 3news.comMinister unapologetic after comparing Kumasi traders to goatsSimon Osei Mensah, Ashanti Regional MinisterAshanti Region Minister Simon Osei Mensah has stated that he is unapologetic about comments he made, likening the attitude of traders in Kumasi to that of goats. He maintains that he would use that simile again if the traders do not change. The Minister’s comments did not seem to go down well with some of the traders, some of whom have misinterpreted same as an insult. He dismissed allegations that he advised traders in Kumasi to sell cocaine. Mr. Osei Mensah admonished that selling on the street is very dangerous and traders must desist from it because they may be victims of accidents.

Source: GhanaWeb June 06, 2018 16:07 UTC