Netizens drag Madina MP Sosu
Francis-Xavier Sosu, Madina Member of Parliament, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after comments he made that running multiple Indomie food joints helps alleviate youth unemployment. He argued that small food businesses like Indomie selling offer more financial reward than formal employment, saying, "Can you imagine if you're a young person and all you are doing is having a small Indomie joint that gives you about GH¢200 profit a day, and you have about 10 of those Indomie joints? How much are you making a day? That's about GH¢2,000 a day. In 30 days, how much is that? It's about GH¢60,000. How many jobs will give you GH¢60,000 a month?"
The comments drew ridicule and backlash from netizens and content creators. Popular content creator and YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon responded with a mock skit depicting himself running an Indomie stand while calculating profits on a board. Others dug up old videos of the MP championing the NDC's flagship 24-hour economy policy and its promises of job creation for the youth. One user stated, "Start 10 Indomie joints with what capital exactly? Entrepreneurship needs enabling policies and accessible financing. That's the government's job." Another user wrote, "This is a familiar pattern; when systems don't work, the responsibility quietly shifts back to individuals."
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Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu is facing criticism after suggesting young Ghanaians start multiple Indomie food businesses to combat unemployment- a suggestion that has sparked outrage. The backlash hints at deeper issues surrounding economic opportunities and government responsibility- but what are they?
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