Bishop Sam Owusu Says That at 25 Years, GH¢25k Should Be in One's Bank Account, Peeps React

• Famous Ghanaian prophet, Bishop Sam Owusu, got many people talking when he shared a piece of financial advice
• In the Onua FM interview, he noted that at the age of 25, one should have at least GH¢25,000 in their bank account
• Social media users were not happy with Bishop Owusu's statements and shared views in the comments section

Renowned Ghanaian pastor, Bishop Sam Owusu, caused a stir on social media after sharing advice for young adults who want to be financially independent.

Bishop Sam Owusu advises youth financially

In an exclusive interview on Onua 95.1 FM's Adwuma Adwuma show, renowned man of God, Bishop Sam Owusu, shared some financial advice for the youth.

He noted that the youth should be on a quest to financial freedom and that at the age of 25, they should have amassed a certain amount of money already.

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Bishop Owusu explained in the same interview that GH¢25,000 was the amount of money he believed a person should have in their bank account.

"At the age of 25 years, you should have at least GH¢25,000 in your bank account," he said.

Reactions to Bishop Owusu's statement on money

Many social media users thronged to the comment section to share their views on the statements Bishop Owusu made in his Onua FM interview.

Ghanaians were unhappy with his statements, noting that it was these motivational quotes which put pressure on the youth, leading to illegal activities in the hope of getting rich.

Below are the reactions of Ghanaians to the words of Bishop Owusu:

@JefferyAnkamah said:

"This mindset is exactly why so many young people in Ghana feel anxious and lost. At 25, most are battling unemployment, low wages, and rising costs stacking GHC25,000. Growth isn’t one-size-fits-all. The pressure needs to shift from comparison to compassion."

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@skelaw01 said:

"This kind pressure be the reason people steal from their companies... Unnecessary and it shouldn't be given the milage in the media."

@RazakLampard8 said:

"Don’t let useless motivation send you to an early grave."

@SamTuga44 said:

"Many will insult him but the reality is he’s right. How can you be 25 years and you’ve not even seen 25K before!? You’re a failure 😭😭."

@_Roofman2131gh said:

"In Ghana dierrr unless ur poppy be politician, u be fraud boy or u started business early on in life or them set up trust fund for you when u were a kid. How many 40yrs olds have 10,000 in their accounts?"

Man advises women on money and marriage

YEN.com.gh also reported that a Ghanaian man sparked conversations on social media with his bold advice to women about marriage and financial independence.

In a TikTok video, he encouraged women to ensure they had at least GH¢10,000 in their bank accounts before praying for a husband, as men valued having support.

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The man's comments stirred mixed reactions among netizens on social media, with many debating financial expectations placed on women in modern relationships.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh