"They can't always be profit minded": Ade Coker laments, calls for price control

Ade Coker Urges Government to Control Prices of Goods

A Ghanaian man is trending for urging the government to control prices.

Ade Coker criticized market traders for focusing only on profits. He called for price controls in response to rising costs. His appeal has gained attention on social media, with many agreeing.

Coker, a former NDC chairman, spoke on Original TV's Ne Korakora Ne Sen. He stated that if traders refuse to lower prices, the government should step in.

He expressed concern that traders prioritize profit over the welfare of Ghanaians. "If they don't bring prices down, the government should intervene," he said.

The proposed price control would allow the government to regulate prices of goods and services.

Social media users reacted to Coker's suggestion with various opinions. One user suggested establishing malls in all constituencies to reduce prices. Another proposed building national shops like those in Europe for better market control.

Some comments highlighted specific issues with pricing, such as high tomato costs due to limited farming. Others expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of price controls.

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