Elizabeth Ganyo sells yakayake at Ho Market and faced trouble when buying takeaway rubber with 20-pesewa coins. The rubber seller refused her small change and claimed it was no longer real money. Elizabeth returned the rubber as requested, but the seller became angry and hit her face. The woman also dragged Elizabeth around the market before other traders intervened to stop the fight. A Nigerian pastor helped separate the two women during the conflict.
Elizabeth went to the police and received a medical form for hospital treatment. She could not pay for hospital care and bought painkillers from the market instead. The 39-year-old woman reported the attack to her local Member of Parliament's office for help. The police told Elizabeth to return on Thursday with witnesses or the completed medical forms. Officers have not arrested the rubber seller despite the ongoing investigation.
Bank of Ghana officials confirm that 20-pesewa and 10-pesewa coins remain legal tender across the country. Many traders wrongly reject small coins, causing problems for customers who use them for purchases. The central bank plans educational programs to teach people about the rules governing legal currency. Elizabeth continues feeling pain from her injuries and medication side effects. Community leaders want police to arrest the attacker quickly.
Elizabeth went to the police and received a medical form for hospital treatment. She could not pay for hospital care and bought painkillers from the market instead. The 39-year-old woman reported the attack to her local Member of Parliament's office for help. The police told Elizabeth to return on Thursday with witnesses or the completed medical forms. Officers have not arrested the rubber seller despite the ongoing investigation.
Bank of Ghana officials confirm that 20-pesewa and 10-pesewa coins remain legal tender across the country. Many traders wrongly reject small coins, causing problems for customers who use them for purchases. The central bank plans educational programs to teach people about the rules governing legal currency. Elizabeth continues feeling pain from her injuries and medication side effects. Community leaders want police to arrest the attacker quickly.
