Actress and Social Media Influencer, Andrea Owusu, also known as Efia Odo, wants government to reconsider the distribution of food to the needy and vulnerable in society during the lockdown period.
Efia, in a video posted on her Instagram page said, the way and manner food was being shared, places people at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. She thus suggests, authorities in-charge should consider the option of giving out monies through the mobile money platform.
Following the imposition of restrictions on movement in certain parts of the country announced by President Akufo-Addo some two and a half weeks ago, in the wake of the novel Coronavirus, government; as well as some private organisations and individuals, initiated moves to distribute food to the vulnerable and less privileged.
But the noble exercise has been fraught with several challenges, with less or sometimes no protocols to guide the distribution.
Videos on social media depicting overcrowding scenes at the designated food distribution centres went viral over the weekend leading to concerns of a likely community spread.
It is in this light that the dainty actress made her call, saying the current method of distributing food totally defeats the purpose of government’s social distance directive.
“I think the Ghanaian people are going to need more than what they are getting. The food is great and it is great that they are going to distribute food, but how can we observe social distance when the food distribution is leading to overcrowding? she asked.
Efia believes sending money to the vulnerable is safer and faster as compared to the distribution of food; with its attendant risks.
“I feel like government or whoever is in charge of food distribution should start providing financing support to people because people need money and money moves fast. I think that would probably bring a lot of relief to the needy,” she proferred.
The “Heels and Sneakers” actress said she is tired of seeing people endangering their lives struggling for food and others begging her on social media to send them money, adding that she can "support few people" but she "can’t really do much" because she "doesn’t earn much".
Watch the full video below:
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I agree with this lady! The government should help the vulnerable with financial support.
Hey small girl what do you know.get out with this your ***barred word*** face.
Do africans people actually think? I don't know. do they even critically analyse what comes out of their mouths either is intelligent or not? Sad. Please girl, go find some better school and educate your self.
Whilst it's good to give money,it is strategic to give food instead but proper distribution methods should be adopted. Tell people to gather at distribution centre is likely to result in overcrowding. But Food dealers too will skyrocket food prices and the money will buy nothing but scanty food. Let's not make our minds that we want to everybody to see that this is what we are doing- distributing food. Please, do it in Godly and honest way and God will reward You all. Thanks!
With this lock down, how do you expect the citizenry to survive Efia. Perhaps if you could find a better job so you can pay taxes to enable the government give out those monies.
Nice lady, nice body and form. Just what's needed for a dull friday. No one should insult her. More of such videos. I watched with the mute on and enjoyed the scenery.
How much taxes do you pay to Government ?Do you know the amount of taxes people pay to warrant such cheques ? Keep quiet and learn to pay taxes in future so Ghana could accumulate surplus and refund at the time of need.Bear it is our overtime and taxes taken which is been refunded so learn to pay tax too and stop following to think U are an AMERICAN COS AREN"T........EFIA
You can take the initiate and start giving money out to the vulnerable. After all, society has helped you to be where you are today. It's time to give back, ma'am!