Dep. Information Min. replies actress Kafui Danku for attacking NPP over huge charges in salons
Fatimatu Abubakar, Deputy Minister of Information has responded to a comment made by actress Kafui Danku, attacking the NPP over obnoxious prices being charged in salons currently.
The Happy Deathday star in a Facebook post on August 10, 2023, blamed the incumbent government for being charged GHC1000 when she went to a salon at East Legon to braid her hair.
Kafui Danku
The actress also narrated how rude some workers in salons could be when attending to clients.
“I can’t get over the bad experience I had yesterday at braid lounge in East Legon”.
“That woman is rude and the worst service provider I’ve encountered. She charged me 1000 plus Ghs for braids which I was willing to pay but had issues just because my guest didn’t say hello!”
“Anokwa !”
“Truly, I pity those young girls working in such lousy salon!”
“I went to church today o, so I’ll leave it here”.
“Who even charges 1000 ghs for common braids!”.
“For such charges, service should be top notch”.
“I blame the NPP government for all this.(sic)”
In a response to Kafui Danku’s post, Fatimatu Abubakar asked the actress not to blame the government for everything particularly when she had the option of seeking services at a salon where she would have been charged far less.
“At Malata market last week, I paid 120ghc for my braids. 60ghc for the hair and 60ghc for workmanship. You make ridiculous choices, you pay ridiculous prices. Don’t blame the government for everything. Hajia Mariam is my plug. If you need directions to the Salon, contact her.”
But it appeared the Happy DeathDay actress will not accept the Deputy Minister’s suggestion when she responded that she resided at East Legon and would be inconvenienced to drive a distance of 23km just to braid her hair.
Kafui Danku also expressed her disappointment with the Deputy Minister for suggesting a place to her instead of taking measures to address the rip-off that has flooded the system.
“Just because we want distance convenience, is that why we should be ripped off? In certain other countries, the government can put measures in place to regulate service rates of not only salons but hotels and accommodations. For now, I know the main association that works is the transport union. As a deputy minister, you are supposed to be addressing the rip-off with measures and not recommending me to someone at Malata Market. I have had braids done equally at cheaper rates. We all want to try different things at some point, and we would always appreciate social media as an e-place we can share our experiences.💌
In a later post on her Facebook reels with a video at the said salon, Kafui Danku asked her critics if they were aware service providers were taking advantage of recent taxes on goods.
“For all those asking how is that NPP’s fault no, are you aware of the recent taxes on goods and everyone?
“Some insensitive providers like this salon took advantage”.
“Charging 1000 cedis for braids without feeling bad”.
Do you know how much taxes I had to pay for goods I shipped from China last year? Ridiculous.,” Kafui Danku posted.