I am not president to fix roads – Galamsey king osama respond to critics over GH¢7M davido booking

According to report by Thebbcghana on Tuesday 10, November 2026, Ghanaian businessman popularly known as Ghana’s Galamsey King, Great Osama, has responded to critics questioning his decision to spend GH¢7 million on securing Nigerian music superstar Davido for a private performance instead of using the money to address poor road conditions in his community.

The businessman has recently attracted public attention following reports that he paid a booking fee of GH¢7 million, equivalent to approximately $600,000, to secure Davido’s appearance at his 60-room hotel on November 15, 2026.

However, the reported amount has generated mixed reactions among Ghanaians, with some questioning why such a huge sum would be committed to a musical performance while roads and other essential infrastructure in parts of the community remain in poor condition.

Some critics have specifically suggested that Great Osama should consider using the money to construct or improve roads at Manso Akwasiso, where residents are reportedly facing challenges associated with poor road networks.

Reacting to the criticism, Great Osama dismissed suggestions that members of the public should determine how he spends his personal wealth. According to him, nobody has the authority to dictate how he should use his money.

His response has since generated further conversations on social media, with Ghanaians expressing different opinions about the responsibilities of wealthy individuals towards the communities in which they live and operate their businesses.

While some have defended his position, arguing that individuals should have the freedom to spend their legally acquired wealth as they wish, others believe that influential and financially successful people should consider supporting community development, particularly in areas where basic infrastructure remains inadequate.

The controversy has also reignited discussions about the role of private individuals in addressing Ghana’s infrastructure challenges and whether wealthy personalities should be expected to contribute to public development.

Meanwhile, attention remains focused on Davido’s anticipated appearance at Great Osama’s hotel on November 15, 2026, as the debate surrounding the reported GH¢7 million booking fee continues.

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