Michael Blackson, a comedian from Ghana, has criticized the Ghana Revenue Authority for levying excessive duties.
He claimed in a tweet that he had sent goods from the United States of America to Ghana in order to assist his unemployed cousins.
According to Michael, the goods he purchased were worth $10,000, but customs demanded an additional $10,000 for clearance fees or they would be put up for auction.
“I have cousins in Ghana with no jobs and no income. Because the country lacked jobs, they wanted to open a store if I could help.
“I purchased about $10k of items and when they arrived thru DHL, customs said they will need to pay $10k to retrieve them. IT MAKES NO SENSE @GhanaRevenue,” he raged.
He bemoaned his situation and warned those living overseas to expect to pay a lot for shipping to Ghana.
“If you are planning on shipping anything to Ghana, be prepared to pay a duty fee as high as the thing you shipped and if you don’t pick them up in a timely fashion they will auction your belongings. Why @GhanaRevenue?
In the meantime, Blackson has lamented the weakening of the Ghana Cedi and urged the relevant authorities to find a better way to support the survival of the populace.
“Bad enough our money went from $1 to 5 cedis to $1 to 15 cedis. Our people are suffering and nothing is affordable for the poor locals. Let’s find a better solution to help our people of Ghana,” he shared in a separate tweet.
Famous Ghanaian-American comedian Jafari Ferguson, sometimes known as Michael Blackson, is often referred to as the “African king of comdey.”
He gained notoriety as a result of his outstanding comedy specials and live performances, which have elevated him to the status of one of the most well-known African standup comedians in Hollywood.
Aside from that, Blackson is also recognized for his parts in a number of movies and TV shows, the most well-known of which are Welcome to America, 30 Rock, and P Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy.
The comedian thanked God for having a platform and promised to fight on behalf of citizens of 3rd world countries and emancipate them from the shackles of poor government policies.
Many Ghanaians could relate to Michael Blackson’s experience and aired their grievances.
Anita Zuuri
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He’s very right!
So much greediness in this country!
Hmmm…it’s so sad