20th September 2024 7:59:14 AM
2 mins readIn a recent turn of events, Ghanaian-American comedian, Michael Blackson has revealed that his assistant’s life is now under threat, following his public outcry on social media over financial difficulties he attributes to government actions. According to Blackson, his assistant, who resides in Ghana, has been receiving alarming threats in reaction to his earlier tweets.
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“My assistant in Ghana called me yesterday and said he was getting threats because of my tweets,” parts of his tweets read. Puzzled by the situation, Michael Blackson, questioned what wrongdoing he had committed, asking whether he didn't have the right to voice his concerns after being robbed in the country.
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“Let me get this straight, I decided to come home because of the love and passion I have for home but I get robbed and since I don’t have the power to fight back, I decided to tell the world my problem and now they threaten my people. Smh,” he added.
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The Ghanaian-American actor also touched on his investments, sharing that after researching Ghana's bond history, he initially believed they would be a secure option, but the outcome proved to be far worse than expected. “I did my research on Ghana and bonds, in their history of existence there has never been an issue. So, I said to myself this interest can keep my school going.
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$10k a month will be good to pay teachers, cooks, cleaners, security, lunch, electricity, water, books, etc. "I figured $1m would get me $10k, I got one payment and it stopped. It’s been 2 years, mind you they had my $1m and I had to find $10k each month. Now you know why I’m pissed,” he stated.
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Michael Blackson criticised the Ghanaian government for using funds from Eurobond investments to pay off debts, leaving investors like him in a tough situation. He explained that he invested in the Eurobonds, believing they would sustain the free school he built. “Who’s the Minister of Finance in Ghana? I have issues with this guy. People from the diaspora chose to invest in our continent, and now our money is being used to pay off debt.
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We’re left with disappointing options: a 37% cut for 5% interest over 11 years, or no cut with just 1.9% interest over 15 years. I’m very disappointed in my people for this,” he expressed. His remarks have sparked a flurry of responses on social media, particularly from celebrities and media figures.
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