Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has weighed in on the current economic landscape, cautioning against expectations of spending the same amount of money as in previous years.

During a recent interview on Onua FM's morning show, Yɛn Nsɛmpa, Koomson emphasized the need to adapt to changing circumstances in the face of rising costs.

"Food is expensive but it is available," Koomson stated. "Don't expect that last year you were able to purchase cassava for Gh50, you can do same this year. No, that is not how it works. The world is progressing."

The minister pointed out that evolving tastes and preferences contribute to changes in spending habits. She explained that if individuals were spending a certain amount of money on food two or three years ago, they should not expect to spend the same amount today.

"So what you were spending 2 or 3 years ago, you should not expect to be spending the same thing this year," Koomson remarked. "It shows that you are not progressing. Because your taste has changed."

Hawa Koomson used the example of preparing fufu with fish, stating that if Gh50 could cover the cost in the past, adding beef or goat meat to the meal would naturally come with an additional cost.

The minister's comments come amid concerns about the rising cost of living in Ghana, with many grappling with the impact of inflation and other economic challenges.