Following Chairman Wontumi's assertion that the standard of living in Ghana surpasses that of the United Kingdom despite the hardships, broadcaster Blakk Rasta strongly criticised him on his radio show, condemning the comparison as delusional and absurd.

Blakk Rasta, known for his outspoken nature, expressed disbelief at Chairman Wontumi's remarks, labelling him insane and out of touch with reality.

"Our ancestors say the madman's dance is amusing to everyone except his family. They would take him home, bathe him, feed him, clothe him, and even restrain him from entertaining others again. Chairman Wontumi is that madman," he remarked passionately on 3FM.

Highlighting the disparities between Ghana and the UK, Blakk Rasta pointed out the superior infrastructure and services in the UK compared to Ghana. "In the UK, they have electricity 25 hours a day, eight days a week. They have running water, accessible healthcare, and quality education," he emphasised.

He further criticised Chairman Wontumi's comments, suggesting they bordered on the irrational.

"With this speech and some others that he has made, he is sounding like a psychopath," he stated on his show on 3FM.

In response, Chairman Wontumi also dismissed Blakk Rasta's criticism as irrelevant and disparaging.

In an audio shared online, he characterised the broadcaster's remarks as "tomfoolery" and accused him of being a corrupt journalist and a drunkard.

"It is never good to argue with a tomfoolery. You are a very corrupt journalist. You take in something before you come to talk, drunkard. Whenever you hear me talk, be circumspect and analyze it before responding. I will never say something insulting about the UK. That is where I was brought up, that is where my children come from. That is my second home," Wontumi retorted.

Background

Chairman Wontumi previously addressed the media, drawing comparisons between the living standards in Ghana and the UK.

“I acknowledge that there is hardship in the country. However, this hardship is global, and we are actively working to improve the quality of life for the people of Ghana. The standard of living in Ghana is better than that in the UK.

"For instance, even at social gatherings in the UK, attendees are required to bring their own drinks, water, and food. After paying rent of 800 pounds and other bills from a salary of 1,500 pounds, there is little left for savings or family expenses. In contrast, accessing healthcare in Ghana does not require booking appointments as in the UK.

"I urge journalists to provide accurate information to the people of Ghana, and for those abroad to honestly explain global economic hardships to their families. It’s important to recognize that COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict have negatively impacted every country,” he explained during the media briefing.

Chairman Wontumi’s remarks have since sparked intense debates on social media, fostering discussions on the comparative realities of living standards amidst prevailing global economic challenges.



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