Meet the 63-year-old man who fills the potholes after selling coconut

– Abraham Ackom is a Lakeside resident in the Greater Accra region

– The 63-year-old man sells coconut to make ends meet

– Akom also volunteers his time to fill in the potholes in his area to help the government.

Our manifesto: this is what YEN.com.gh believes

Install our latest Android app and read the best news about Ghana!

A 63-year-old Lakeside resident in Accra, Abraham Ackom’s act of selfless patriotism has drawn attention.

As a firm believer in offering himself to help the authorities in the nation’s development, Ackom offers to help fill the potholes in his neighborhood.

He is a professional carpenter, but now he sells coconut to survive. He also spends his time filling in the potholes to help the development of the country.

Abraham Ackom, 63, hits potholes. Photo: SVTV Africa
Source: UGC

ALSO READ: Prince David Osei: The actor feeds 2,000 people on the streets to mark his 37th birthday (Videos)

Speaking in an interview with JD Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Ackom said: ” I sell coconut but I decided to fill the potholes because the government / MP cannot do everything. I am helping to develop the country and it is not a bad idea. ”

Fadda Dickson: Pese’s right-hand man buys a Rolls-Royce worth GHC2m; video drops

After a hard day’s work as a coconut seller, Ackom proceeds to fill in the potholes in his area.

“Some people give me money while others praise me for my good work.” he revealed.

Despite the overwhelming nature of filling in the potholes, he said he doesn’t expect anyone to pay him because he doesn’t consider it a job.

Ackom has traveled to Nigeria several times in search of greener pastures. His first visit to the West African country was in 1981.

Watch Abraham Ackom’s interview with JD Nyaami.

In other news, YEN.com.gh previously reported that Pese CEO Fadda Dickson Narh has celebrated her success by purchasing an extremely powerful new Rolls-Royce Ghost.

The celebrated media personality adds the new car to his existing fleet of luxurious and exotic whips.

In a post on his Instagram account with nearly 400,000 followers, the CEO of Pese to the media subtly made it clear that he will not enter 2020 as the owner of an old car collection.

Prince David Osei Feeds 2,000 in the Streets to Mark 37th Birthday; touch videos fall

ALSO READ: Jackie Appiah Flaunts Curves While Dropping Stunning Photos To Commemorate Her 37th Birthday

Do you have issues of national and human interest to discuss? Do you know someone who is extremely talented and in need of recognition?

Your stories and photos are always welcome. Be interactive through our Facebook page.