- Michael Blackson has expressed his dismay at Ghana’s economic woes it has fallen victim to
- He complained about his ordeal, which has raised fears for the viability of his newly started school
- His comments have caught on, influencing many Ghanaians to reconsider the poor performance of Ghana’s Ministry of Finance
US-based Ghanaian comedian Michael Blackson has accused the Bank of Ghana and the Ministry of Finance of robbing him.
In a series of tweets, he recounted how his investments in the country have been reduced to almost nothing.
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Its plight has fueled debate about Ghana’s status as a prime destination for foreign investment.
In 2020, Michael Blackson announced his plans to establish a school in Ghana. Last year, the comedian finally opened his school in Agona Nsabaa, which charges students no fees.
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In a series of posts on X, Michael Blackson explained that he invested a million dollars in Eurobonds to pay for the life of his school.
The comedian added that his accountants advised him against the investment, but he had faith in the financial system that he misjudged.
“When I bought the Euro bonds it was paying 10% interest which will pay for the school and then Ghana grabbed the money to use it to pay off her debt. Almost 3 years later she’s saying oh we’re sorry but we can pay you just 1.95% and we’ll hold your money for 15 years.”
The comedian found that Ghana had robbed him of his investments, forcing him to consider canceling his retirement plans and resorting to crowdfunding to keep the school afloat.
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Ghanaians react to Michael Blackson’s outbursts
YEN.com.gh collected some comments from fans in reaction to Michael Blackson’s issues with the Treasury.
@Princeanokye07 said:
“This current government is crazy… they’ve got it all messed up”
@Gbervu wrote:
“Please akuffo Addo, bawumia and ofori attah stole your money not Ghana”
@kwekuanansigh noted:
“Without details, this tweet might as well be a joke.”
@IamJAREDABDUL observed:
“Ghanaian youth are cowards. The rich are greedy”
Michael Blackson celebrates 1 year anniversary
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Michael Blackson had celebrated the first anniversary of the Michael Blackson Academy.
He spoke to parents, teachers and officials in attendance, drooling about how the school is his greatest achievement. The comedian admitted that giving back to the community is what is dearer to his heart than his steps in Hollywood.
Source: YEN.com.gh
