Lawyer Naana Quartey has called for the urgent passage of legislation to regulate direct selling in Ghana, arguing that it is a more effective solution to fraudulent activities than banning companies.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on April 13, 2025, Quartey, who also serves as Global Compliance Officer at QNET-a global lifestyle and wellness direct selling company-responded to growing public concerns over alleged scams linked to the direct selling industry, particularly QNET, in light of recent media reports involving the arrest of 44 Cameroonians.
She emphasized that many individuals perpetrating fraud are exploiting loopholes under the guise of direct selling. "I have seen calls to ban the company, and that is an unfortunate suggestion because the company has nothing to do with these individuals.
So, banning the company is not the solution. "These people will simply reappear under another company's name and continue the same activities. "If we truly want to protect individuals on the streets, we should be calling for legislation to regulate direct selling.
