{"id":110991,"date":"2026-01-13T18:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110991"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:03:03","slug":"joy-fms-drive-time-with-lexis-listeners-raise-gh%c2%a212000-to-save-listener-from-eviction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=110991","title":{"rendered":"Joy FM\u2019s \u2018Drive Time with Lexis\u2019 listeners raise GH\u00a212,000 to save listener from eviction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What started as a desperate call to sell a laptop turned into an outpouring of generosity, as listeners of Joy FM\u2019s Drive Time with Lexis rallied to raise GH\u00a212,000 to help Akorfa, a young listener facing difficulty paying her rent.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the programme on January 13, Ms Akorfa explained that she had planned to sell her fairly used laptop for GH\u00a212,000<\/strong>, money she needed to cover her two-year rent, after a trusted individual failed to assist her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve used it for four months\u2014only four months\u2014because I needed to secure my rent, and I put my hope in someone, but that person disappointed me,\u201d she told Lexis during the live broadcast.<\/p>\n

She recounted taking the laptop to Accra Central, particularly Kingsway, but being offered only GH\u00a28,000<\/strong>. A later attempt at Circle brought even lower offers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I took it to Circle, they were mentioning GH\u00a25,000,\u201d Ms Akorfa said, frustrated and disheartened.<\/p>\n

Feeling low, Ms Akorfa tuned in to Drive Time with Lexis<\/strong>, and the discussion on the show inspired her to take a chance and call in.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really down, so I said, \u2018Let me just listen to Drive Time<\/em> to lift my spirits. When you brought up the topic, I felt I could relate. Maybe if I call and say I\u2019m selling my laptop, someone might help me,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

Her goal was simple: find someone who could afford her asking price.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was expecting maybe someone would reach out and buy it because most of your listeners are working and can afford it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Moved by her story, listeners of Drive Time with Lexis rallied together, raising GH\u00a212,000\u2014enough to cover her rent without her having to sell the laptop.<\/p>\n

Overjoyed, Ms Akorfa expressed her heartfelt gratitude:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to thank everyone who moved with compassion to help me secure my rent. I really appreciate it. God richly bless you, and I pray He replenishes all that you\u2019ve lost in helping me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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