Ghanaian comic actor Kwaku Manu has sparked conversation online after sharing a candid breakdown of the financial pressures facing Ghanaian parents, especially those living in the capital city, Accra.
In a raw and relatable interview with blogger De God Son TV, the actor didn’t hold back, stressing that every Ghanaian worker deserves a minimum monthly salary of GH₵10,000 — just to survive the rising cost of living.
“I have four children. I have already paid their canteen fee, but I also have to give all of them money when they go to school every morning,” he explained. “Calculate how much you will spend in four days if you give each one of them at least ten cedis every day.”
But for Manu, it’s not just about school expenses. Living in Accra, he said, comes with added costs — especially when it comes to water.
“If you live in this city too, you have to call for people to supply water because the pipes do not flow in Accra,” he lamented. “I don’t know if it is because of the location, but they charge me 150 cedis whenever they supply me with water. The water finishes every two days in this house. My children can leave the tap on even when they brush their teeth. So, imagine how much I spend monthly if I buy water every two days.”
Even owning a borehole, he said, doesn’t guarantee relief. “Living in Accra is even different. It is not like Kumasi, where you won’t have any problem after constructing a borehole in your home. I have a borehole, but I experience a shortage of water during the dry season every five months.”
Kwaku Manu pointed out that parents giving GH₵100 daily as chop money for a family of four would spend at least GH₵3,100 monthly, making his call for a GH₵10,000 minimum wage more than just a wish — but a reflection of economic reality.
