I have never experienced poverty - Popular UK-based Kwahu businessman

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Lazy man 3 months ago

LoL...you were a hwaker and cleaner. These jobs are for the poor so you can't tell us you have not experienced poverty before.

LoL...you were a hwaker and cleaner. These jobs are for the poor so you can't tell us you have not experienced poverty before.
Justice Essuman 3 months ago

I disagree with. Hawking does not equate to poverty. Someone can on the streets and live better than someone working in a comfortable office. Quite recently, I engaged some coconut sellers and you would blown by how much th ...
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I disagree with. Hawking does not equate to poverty. Someone can on the streets and live better than someone working in a comfortable office. Quite recently, I engaged some coconut sellers and you would blown by how much they earn in a month and the assets they own. Some people are just hardworking and would want to make it hook or crook to hold to anything they find to do. Some hawkers are poor, no two ways about that, and it's a valid statement. But not all hawkers are poor; some hawkers are rich for sure.
Lazy man 3 months ago

I get you, but that does not mean the said hawker never experienced poverty. How could a cleaner claimed he never experienced poverty before? Lol

I get you, but that does not mean the said hawker never experienced poverty. How could a cleaner claimed he never experienced poverty before? Lol
Lazy man 3 months ago

It was poverty that led him into doing those jobs. He could be rich today, but he started off as a poor man, hence he has tasted poverty before. Who comes from a rich background and sells on the streets...Aw..

It was poverty that led him into doing those jobs. He could be rich today, but he started off as a poor man, hence he has tasted poverty before. Who comes from a rich background and sells on the streets...Aw..
Ama 3 months ago

@lazyman.Oh how.You lack understanding.look up the definition of poverty.
This man is an inspiration,it pays to work hard and be honest in your dealings with others

@lazyman.Oh how.You lack understanding.look up the definition of poverty.
This man is an inspiration,it pays to work hard and be honest in your dealings with others
AMA! 3 months ago

Poverty comes in different forms. 80% of teachers end up being poor in their pension years. Despite the fact that they are one of the most hardworking and honest groups in Ghana. So its not a straight cut black and white!

Poverty comes in different forms. 80% of teachers end up being poor in their pension years. Despite the fact that they are one of the most hardworking and honest groups in Ghana. So its not a straight cut black and white!
Okponglo Guy 3 months ago

Poverty is a mindset.

Poverty is a mindset.
SACK OKRAKU&GFA 3 months ago

THANK YOU LAZY MAN

THANK YOU LAZY MAN
NNS 3 months ago

Lazy Man you have what I call poverty mindest,Wow you really believe that cleaning and hawking job is for poor people,every job is a job there nothing like poor people job,for a lot of people poverty is a mindset,imagine peop ...
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Lazy Man you have what I call poverty mindest,Wow you really believe that cleaning and hawking job is for poor people,every job is a job there nothing like poor people job,for a lot of people poverty is a mindset,imagine people in Ghana are OK to take 600 Ghana at a fancy place but would not do cleaning even if they could earn 2500gh month.
Chief 3 months ago

Who told you that cleaning is for the poor? It is better than most jobs in Ghana. A lot of people are doing cleaning and they are rich

Who told you that cleaning is for the poor? It is better than most jobs in Ghana. A lot of people are doing cleaning and they are rich
Ayamga 3 months ago

Black man's attitude.

Black man's attitude.
Nana 3 months ago

He may. have been misquoted bcoz being an old student of Adonten Secondary School itself means he has suffered b4.That school was a "hell" in the 70s & 80s.How many could pass their O Levels in those days?

He may. have been misquoted bcoz being an old student of Adonten Secondary School itself means he has suffered b4.That school was a "hell" in the 70s & 80s.How many could pass their O Levels in those days?
Papillon. 3 months ago

Time wasters

Time wasters
kofi Ghartey 3 months ago

I know him in london shodhich ,close to liverpool street. he has a shipping company call seacasse.,Yaw how are you.

I know him in london shodhich ,close to liverpool street. he has a shipping company call seacasse.,Yaw how are you.
I KNOW CHRISTIAN YAW ASISEDU!!! 3 months ago

You are correct, his company is SEACAS.

I know him very well, both in Ghana and in London. We are actually friends.

We grew up in the same area at Kantamanto. His father was Mr Opare and his elder Bro: Opare.

You are correct, his company is SEACAS.

I know him very well, both in Ghana and in London. We are actually friends.

We grew up in the same area at Kantamanto. His father was Mr Opare and his elder Bro: Opare.
Missing childs 3 months ago

It appears as though am the only lost one here. The narrative points to the fact that he dumped school to chase after money. Fine ! But the story goes further to indicate that he has a background in electrical engineering. I ...
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It appears as though am the only lost one here. The narrative points to the fact that he dumped school to chase after money. Fine ! But the story goes further to indicate that he has a background in electrical engineering. I dont seem to "gerrit"
Mr. T 3 months ago

Ua right. Oh then british medical association, hmmm. But great job, he is successful. Congratulations

Ua right. Oh then british medical association, hmmm. But great job, he is successful. Congratulations
Okponglo Guy 3 months ago

Must have completed vocational courses in the UK.

Must have completed vocational courses in the UK.
NNS 3 months ago

People get experience on the job all the time nothing new here,know many IT professionlas,HR professionals etc who never did formal education in those areas

People get experience on the job all the time nothing new here,know many IT professionlas,HR professionals etc who never did formal education in those areas
Ibu 3 months ago

He really doesn't understand the word poverty. You did menial jobs but never experienced poverty,how? Having 3 square meals does not necessarily mean you were not poor. Then he said he had experience in electrical engineering ...
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He really doesn't understand the word poverty. You did menial jobs but never experienced poverty,how? Having 3 square meals does not necessarily mean you were not poor. Then he said he had experience in electrical engineering at the same time said he left school to chase money. Where did he study electrical engineering? Contradictions
Someperson 3 months ago

Do you only study at school? He could be an apprentice. He never said he had a certificate.

Do you only study at school? He could be an apprentice. He never said he had a certificate.
Kwabena- London 3 months ago

It's his life story let him tell it if he wishes to do so to make him happy. Don't challenge it.

It's his life story let him tell it if he wishes to do so to make him happy. Don't challenge it.
Peeved 3 months ago

Where is poverty if a cleaner can feed and cloth his family?
Doing menial does not make you poor

Where is poverty if a cleaner can feed and cloth his family?
Doing menial does not make you poor
Elvis 3 months ago

He became redundant in his job in the United Kingdom and that's when he learnt electrical engineering. He was in Sixth form in Ghana when he dropped out to chase money. Listen well to the interview.

He became redundant in his job in the United Kingdom and that's when he learnt electrical engineering. He was in Sixth form in Ghana when he dropped out to chase money. Listen well to the interview.
Jah 3 months ago

Adonten was not sixth form school

Adonten was not sixth form school
Joy 3 months ago

Nice

Nice
Victor Osimhen 3 months ago

Give me his contact

Give me his contact
Citichild 3 months ago

May the good Lord bless me just like this man and I will tell my story to the world one-day

May the good Lord bless me just like this man and I will tell my story to the world one-day
Kk 3 months ago

Amen. When you become successful remember to help others and stay humble.

Amen. When you become successful remember to help others and stay humble.
Yabi Yabi 3 months ago

Typical CV of Ghanaians in EU nations but particularly the UK. A man who dropped out of secondary school in Ghana migrates to the UK but throws around words like electrical engineering and medical tech. As years pass us by we ...
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Typical CV of Ghanaians in EU nations but particularly the UK. A man who dropped out of secondary school in Ghana migrates to the UK but throws around words like electrical engineering and medical tech. As years pass us by we may find a future CV listing him as an electrical engineer the same way others come back as lawyers with no footprints in UK courts; only in Ghana falsified credentials from the UK gets NPP minions executive level jobs in government.
Kpala 3 months ago

It's not your hard work. Some work harder than you but remain at the fringes of success. It's the Grace of God.

It's not your hard work. Some work harder than you but remain at the fringes of success. It's the Grace of God.
Peeved 3 months ago

For some Kwahu people it is normal.

For some Kwahu people it is normal.
Kwam 3 months ago

And so what? So you will never die one day? And how have your riches impacted positively on your immediate family members , Hometown folks, residential area in terms of development?

And so what? So you will never die one day? And how have your riches impacted positively on your immediate family members , Hometown folks, residential area in terms of development?
dede 3 months ago

what is the bragging about? tell us how many people you helped with your wealth.

what is the bragging about? tell us how many people you helped with your wealth.
Boston_finnest 3 months ago

Stupid....he doesn't need to help anyone....Ghanaians and always looking for someone to help them. Why don't you Ghanaians go work hard earn your own money. He is not supposed to help anybody....period. Ghanaians are just laz ...
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Stupid....he doesn't need to help anyone....Ghanaians and always looking for someone to help them. Why don't you Ghanaians go work hard earn your own money. He is not supposed to help anybody....period. Ghanaians are just lazy. People want money from you because you are relative or childhood friend. If most Ghanaians decide to stop this evil nonsense about asking for help....trust me poverty will be reduced in Ghana. Why should somebody work and give you his or her money? Make that make sense.
Kwaku-Holland 3 months ago

Being an electrician is not the same as electrical engineer. Technician belongs to the vocational field, engineering is highly skilled field. Regardless he has done well for himself and needs to be commended.

Being an electrician is not the same as electrical engineer. Technician belongs to the vocational field, engineering is highly skilled field. Regardless he has done well for himself and needs to be commended.
Emma osew 3 months ago

Write your comment you never experince poverty before so what

Write your comment you never experince poverty before so what
I KNOW CHRISTIAN YAW ASISEDU!!! 3 months ago

I know this man (Christian) very very well at Kantamanto.

His father was Mr Opare and he attended Derby Avenue Roman Catholic Primary school.

He lived in the same house as Alima, the popular waakye seller.

I know this man (Christian) very very well at Kantamanto.

His father was Mr Opare and he attended Derby Avenue Roman Catholic Primary school.

He lived in the same house as Alima, the popular waakye seller.
I KNOW CHRISTIAN YAW ASISEDU!!! 3 months ago

Christian, give THANKS AND PRAISE ie be GRATEFUL to your parents, especially your father Mr Opare, who provided for you so that you did not see poverty when you were young.

When we were selling car duster, sardines, PK et ...
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Christian, give THANKS AND PRAISE ie be GRATEFUL to your parents, especially your father Mr Opare, who provided for you so that you did not see poverty when you were young.

When we were selling car duster, sardines, PK etc, you were attending to shop.

Principally, you were born on a silver plate because your father had a store and I knew that store. Your shop was close to Kafari Electronics workshop, you lived the same house as Alima (the waakye seller), and that family from Bepong, including Takonta or Akonta.
Bufallo 3 months ago

It is often wiser to remain quiet instead of spewing nonsense. In your personal narrative, you mentioned facing redundancy in London and even experiencing a period of unemployment. How can you now claim to have never encounte ...
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It is often wiser to remain quiet instead of spewing nonsense. In your personal narrative, you mentioned facing redundancy in London and even experiencing a period of unemployment. How can you now claim to have never encountered poverty before? Do you truly comprehend the meaning of this term? It is no surprise that you exhibit a lack of literacy skills.
Nora Nori, N17. 3 months ago

This man is on benefits in the UK and so what's he talking about.

This man is on benefits in the UK and so what's he talking about.
Bazz 3 months ago

Poverty is a mindset however I think he is just bragging, he doesn't understand the word Poverty. Bragging is a common thing among some tribes, am sorry but that's the truth

Poverty is a mindset however I think he is just bragging, he doesn't understand the word Poverty. Bragging is a common thing among some tribes, am sorry but that's the truth
lots of lose talk 3 months ago

hard to believe the man many details are missing in his story

hard to believe the man many details are missing in his story
Solo Abraham 3 months ago

Unbelievable? This is useless news.No substantance and lacks public interest.
Regards.

Unbelievable? This is useless news.No substantance and lacks public interest.
Regards.
Tony 3 months ago

Thanks, I was going to ask the same question how can a drop out become an engineer? Then what did he do at the medical association? Maybe he also became a doctor!

Thanks, I was going to ask the same question how can a drop out become an engineer? Then what did he do at the medical association? Maybe he also became a doctor!
Kenzee 3 months ago

Stupid cleaner in western world, you think cleaning is for rich people? You’re a poor soul if you don’t know. Stupid old fool

Stupid cleaner in western world, you think cleaning is for rich people? You’re a poor soul if you don’t know. Stupid old fool
Amey 3 months ago

I don't see the reason for a lot of pained comments about an astute man. Why not go out there and make your own money instead of this needless loose talk about school dropout this, and poverty that? Learn to mind your busines ...
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I don't see the reason for a lot of pained comments about an astute man. Why not go out there and make your own money instead of this needless loose talk about school dropout this, and poverty that? Learn to mind your business sometimes and desist from these act of witchcraft concerning someone's hard-earned money.
Man Kuma 3 months ago

and don't forget you will experience death.

and don't forget you will experience death.

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