Sosu Roasted Online Over ‘Sell Indomie' Comment

The remarks quickly sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms, particularly on X, where users accused the MP of being out of touch with the realities facing graduates and job seekers.

Many critics argued that recommending informal food vending to university graduates, who often invest significant financial resources into their education, was dismissive of their aspirations and reflective of deeper shortcomings in national job-creation strategies.

Others openly questioned the feasibility of the MP’s earnings projection, with some asking why he had not ventured into the business himself if it was indeed as lucrative as suggested.

Content creators also joined the conversation, with several producing satirical and critical commentary that further amplified public scrutiny of the statement.

In response to the growing criticism, Mr. Sosu released a video clarifying his remarks. He explained that his intention was to promote entrepreneurship and encourage young people to explore unconventional pathways to financial independence, rather than to trivialise the challenges they face in securing employment.

He added that his comments were meant in good faith, describing himself as a “good Samaritan” seeking to inspire practical solutions to unemployment.

Despite the clarification, the controversy has reignited broader discussions about youth unemployment in Ghana, with many calling for more comprehensive and sustainable policy interventions to address the issue.