Famend Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu has counseled President John Dramani Mahama for the constructive influence he believes the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) authorities has made since returning to energy.
In a video shared on Instagram, the comedian actor—at the moment on trip in the USA—expressed pleasure over the current appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi towards the US greenback. He praised the foreign money’s relative stability and emphasised its significance to Ghanaians, significantly these searching for to journey overseas.
One factor I need to say is that, if we put politics apart, President John Mahama is de facto working since he got here again to energy. He’s actually working exhausting, each time I journey overseas, I often return to Ghana and alter the {dollars} I earn right here. Since I arrived, I’ve been carefully monitoring the greenback price.
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Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu praises Mahama for stabilising the cedi—and requires a brand new legislation to imprison Ghanaians who insult highly effective figures just like the president and Asantehene on-line.
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He admitted {that a} stronger cedi may have an effect on the worth of his greenback financial savings again house, however insisted the event advantages the broader public.
Though it’d have an effect on me once I come again, I’m pleased. I’m pleased as a result of for those who’re in Ghana and need to purchase a ticket to China, the USA, or another nation, it was a wrestle. Now that the greenback price has come down, it’ll assist many travellers, particularly merchants
Past financial points, Kwaku Manu additionally urged Mahama to contemplate introducing a legislation to deal with the growing pattern of on-line insults directed at high-profile people.
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He condemned the tradition of disrespect on social media, the place some Ghanaians, he argued, verbally assault nationwide figures together with the president, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and influential businessmen corresponding to Dr Osei Kwame Regardless of, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, and Ibrahim Mahama.
There needs to be a legislation in place to deal with this concern. Some folks on social media simply insult outstanding personalities anyhow. These bad-mannered and untrained people ought to face a one-year jail sentence in the event that they violate such a legislation
His feedback sparked a flurry of reactions from social media customers, with some agreeing along with his stance and others questioning the practicality of such proposals in a democratic society.
chefisaac_official commented: “That is for under Badwene Ba folks.”
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benjaminsarpongjnr added: “Hmmmm, 3y3 as3m oooo. By the best way, nicely mentioned boss .”
colpak87 identified: “However there’s a legislation already. All you want is to get proof and proceed to court docket.”
c.a_5126 wrote: “I’ve been saying this and I’m pleased you have got louded it.”
Nevertheless, kingfreemanwil supplied a extra cautious take: “If you wish to congratulate him on his nice work, simply achieve this. They know what’s up about legal guidelines and insurance policies. If they might, they might have accomplished it a very long time in the past. We aren’t in an autocratic state.”
