Jobless man looking for passenger who forgot more than GHS100,000 in a taxi
10th October 2023 6:00:00 AM
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A jobless man named Dela Anim is currently searching for a passenger who inadvertently left behind an amount exceeding GH¢100,000 in a taxi that he had hailed. This incident occurred nearly a year after another taxi driver, Akwasi Ackon, earned widespread praise for returning ¢8,400 to a fishmonger who had left it in his vehicle.
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According to Dela, he had boarded a taxi at the Mobile filling station in Nima, with his destination being Abossey Okai. During the course of the journey, he stumbled upon a blue-black polythene bag in the back seat of the car. Upon opening it, he was surprised to discover a substantial sum of money.However, Dela made the decision not to inform the taxi driver about the money but instead brought it to the studios of Adom FM.
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“I didn’t trust the taxi driver to return the money if I had told him about it. Also, I didn’t want any stories from him so I just kept it to myself. I checked the money at the reception and realised it was GH¢105,000.00,” he narrated.In addition to the substantial sum of money, Dela mentioned that he came across a key, a list, and an identification card inside the bag.
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He believes that these items could potentially aid in identifying the rightful owner.When questioned about why he chose not to retain the money, especially considering the ongoing economic challenges and his own unemployment status, Dela explained that his decision was guided by his personal principles and values.“I owned a transport business but it has collapsed so I’m unemployed and depend on the benevolence of my family to survive.
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Growing up as a Christian and Presbyterian, my parents taught me not to take what is not mine and that has guided my siblings and I throughout life,” he said.Dela mentioned that he does not anticipate any form of compensation for his act of kindness but would graciously accept any token of appreciation once the rightful owner is located.
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Furthermore, upon hearing Dela's story, several Ghanaians have expressed their admiration and approval of his commendable actions.
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