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Prepare to pay higher charges, things are hard – Adum sex workers to customers

Commercial sex workers in Adum, Kumasi, have hinted at an upsurge in their daily charges due to the current economic hardships.

According to them, the current hikes in prices of make-up kits, wigs, dresses, etc coupled with the high cost of living in the country has informed their decision. They are therefore urging their customers to embrace the decision.

Some of these commercial sex workers who spoke to GhanaWeb said they have been too generous to their customers, and it was about time they do things that will better their lives.

They have therefore appealed to their regular customers to comply with the new directive so that they can also use it to heal their bitter living.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb, these sex workers who ply their businesses at Adum-Kumasi said the night charge which used to be Gh¢150 is now shooting to Gh¢200 and Gh¢250 based on consent.

“We have no option but to increase the prices. This is because you wake up today and the next next day there’s an increment in prices of fuel, utility bills, gas, etc. It affects us a lot, and we also need to do things that will redeem us from this hell,” one of them told GhanaWeb.

“The increment in prices of everything has adversely affected our business. Now everything has increased and we can’t afford anything. Nana Addo has increased everything and we also need to upgrade our charges. Alata Soap which used to sell at Gh¢1.00 has now increased to Gh¢5.00 and we find it difficult to buy. We can’t buy common wigs these days due to economic hardships,” another one revealed.

They also revealed that short-time charges that used to be Gh¢50 have now moved to Gh¢70.

“We are pleading with the men who come for our services to comply with the new prices. It’s not our fault, the environment has compelled us to.”

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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