Forestry Commission allegedly destroys acres of plantain farms in land dispute
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
Pulse Ghana
In a video circulating on social media, the farmers have expressed their frustration and concern over the loss of their livelihoods and have called for immediate intervention from local authorities to resolve the issue.
"This is my own farm. They have cut down all my plantain, leaving a few standing over there. They have destroyed all 14 acres of plantain, so I have reported it to the police, and they are inspecting it," one farmer lamented. Another farmer revealed that a woman collapsed and was admitted to hospital following the incident and called for urgent action to address the issue.
"Nana, come and see. They have cut all the new plantain down.