Ghana's Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila, has raised concerns about the government's recent decision to impose a ban on the export of grains without adequate consultation with all stakeholders. He emphasised the importance of considering the strong relationships between Ghana, Burkina Faso, and other neighbouring countries before making such decisions, warning that the ban could have serious consequences if not carefully thought through. The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, announced the ban during a press briefing in Accra on August 27. The decision was made in response to the ongoing dry spell affecting the Northern regions of Ghana, with the aim of ensuring sufficient crop availability for the domestic market. In an interview with Citi News, Ambassador Gambila expressed his concerns, highlighting the potential diplomatic and economic impact of the ban on Ghana's relations with its neighbours. "I didn't have any consultation, the minister is home and he's looking at his figures and thinks that strategically a temporal ban or a total ban may be the solution.