Some salaried workers in Ho in the Volta Region say they seem to have found a creative way to beat what they describe as harsh economic conditions in the country.<\/p>\n
They have resorted to eating ‘gari’ and beans as a means of ensuring survival. Known in the local parlance as \u201cgorbe\u201d or \u201cborbor\u201d, the workers say the food is not only cheaper and nutritious, but sustains them throughout the day.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Citi News<\/b>,\u00a0an employee of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council said\u00a0he buys beans to save him from spending too much on food.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of going to spend 10 cedis in a restaurant, I reserve more money. When I come here, I usually buy 3 cedis or 4 cedis with beans, plantain, rice, all mixed together. It is ‘concrete,’ so when I take it, it takes me throughout the whole day,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n
[contextly_sidebar id=”3iz5HwVmvrGoRyRHxPex2XmJhkcJ2n0F”]Another worker explained that\u00a0\u201cFor me it is a pleasure coming here for the beans. Because of the economic hardship now, you cannot buy food and go for another food in the next two or three hours but when you come for the beans like this, it serves as lunch, supper.\u201d<\/p>\n
The food vendor at the beans joint, Madam Mary Lawson \u00a0said \u201cbusiness is fine, a lot of prominent people buy my food. They like my food because I prepare it well without making it too watery\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSome customers also prefer the beans because it\u2019s cost effective. With only \u00a01. 50 pesewas, or 2 cedis you will be satisfied,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Citi FM\u2019s Volta Regional correspondent Norbert Akpabli reported that night workers were also seen trooping into another joint called \u00a0Fear Bobo which means \u201c Night Beans \u201c in the region.<\/p>\n
A taxi driver who spoke to Citi News<\/b> said: \u201cI am a taxi driver, so it takes me throughout my night job, I just spend 1.50 pesewas and I am ok. It also helps reserve money\u201d<\/p>\n
A survey in Ho Market also indicated that there has been a high demand for raw beans.<\/p>\n
According to Nobert, \u201can olonka of beans that used to be sold at 8cedis and 7 cedis depending on their variety now sells at 10 cedis and 12 cedis respectively.\u201d<\/p>\n
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By: Marian Efe Ansah\/citifmonline.com\/Ghana
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