At a time when lockdowns were eminent and there was a mad rush for basic necessities resulting in an astronomical increase in prices, GhanaWeb in late March 2020, visited several markets in the nation’s capital. Some Ghanaians who spoke to GhanaWeb shared their economic concerns and fears about the pandemic. Several service providers and traders have astronomically increased the prices of their wares and services. “Food items such as tomatoes which used to be priced at 2gh are now pegged at 15gh which is not fair. Meanwhile, Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has assured all Ghanaians there is enough food in the system for everybody during the lockdown period.

Source: GhanaWeb March 30, 2021 12:00 UTC