A market woman in her 40s has shared a harrowing account of how economic hardships forced her husband to abandon her and their four children, blaming the situation on the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
According to the woman, her husband worked as a driver but lost his job after failing to meet the financial obligations to the vehicle owner due to skyrocketing fuel prices and rising costs of essential goods. The loss of his source of income reportedly plunged the family into severe financial distress.
“We were living happily together with our four children, but the hardships became too much, and my husband eventually left us,” she recounted. The woman explained that she now bears the full responsibility of caring for their children, with the little income she generates from selling goods at the market going towards school fees, food, and other basic needs.
The financial strain extended to her housing situation, as her inability to pay rent led to eviction by her landlord, leaving her temporarily homeless and struggling to provide for her family. The woman’s story has resonated widely on social media, highlighting the real-life consequences of economic difficulties for ordinary Ghanaians.
Her plight underscores the challenges faced by many families in managing rising costs of living, unemployment, and limited social support, particularly in the aftermath of economic policies implemented by previous governments. Analysts note that cases like hers illustrate the vulnerabilities of households dependent on informal sector incomes and the critical need for economic relief measures and social safety nets.
While she continues to navigate her difficult circumstances, the woman remains determined to care for her children and sustain her small business, calling for attention to the hardships ordinary citizens face amid the high cost of living.
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