At First I Skipped This, But Then I Saw the Part About GH¢80 Palm Oil,Nobody Believed Her Until She Pulled Out the Tomatoes
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Todays Trends Blog of Sunday, 8 June 2025
A member of the national communications team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ellen Ama Daaku, has voiced strong concerns over the rising cost of foodstuffs in Ghana, attributing the surge to the economic policies of the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President John Mahama.
Speaking on *Asaase Radio*, Ellen Ama Daaku entered the studio carrying a basket of common food items, which she said were now beyond the reach of many Ghanaians. Comparing prices from the NPP administration to the present, she said:
"When the NDC took over in January, palm oil was GH¢35; it is now sold at GH¢80. These three medium-sized onions cost GH¢25. These three tomatoes, each one is GH¢7. This pepper is GH¢10. Three carrots now cost GH¢20," she lamented.
Explaining her dramatic gesture, she stated:
"Why am I bringing all these? In just six months, food and clothing inflation haven’t just doubled — some have quadrupled."
She further claimed that her weekly expenditure on food has soared significantly under the current administration.
"I spend GH¢2,000 a week on foodstuffs, and that doesn’t even include provisions," she added.
Ellen Daaku's comments have sparked reactions across social media, with many Ghanaians questioning the accuracy and practicality of her claims. One user wrote:
"Eeeiiii, naaaa how can you tell me this story, I just bought tomatoes right now, 5 for GH¢10. Nowadays, Ghanaians are wise oooh."
Others criticized her shopping choices and compared them to high-end retailers.
"Madam, your prices are more than Maxmart and Shoprite. Did you go shopping at Jubilee House? " another user posted.
Critics also pointed out that the prices of some agricultural produce, such as tomatoes, onions, and carrots, are seasonal and fluctuate throughout the year depending on availability.
Despite the backlash, Daaku maintained that her intention was to highlight what she sees as the dire consequences of mismanagement by the NDC government, especially in the agricultural and economic sectors.
The government has yet to respond officially to her claims.
