The Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has expressed concerns over a strange fish disease wreaking havoc at Kamgbunli, a fishing community in the Western Region.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on his X page, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Member of Parliament of Ellembele emphasised the urgent need for swift action to address the crisis. "I am deeply troubled by the alarming reports emerging from Kamgbunli, a town in my beloved Ellembele constituency, where a mysterious fish disease is wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of our fishermen and posing a significant threat to the health of our community. "The situation in Kamgbunli is dire: fish caught in the Ebi River are exhibiting severe skin infections, making them unsuitable for sale or consumption.
Additionally, the river has taken on a noxious odor and an unsettling color, heightening concerns about potential health hazards for our residents", he narrated.
While commending the temporary ban on fishing activities in the affected rivers as a necessary precaution, Armah-Kofi Buah stressed the importance of identifying the source of the contamination.
