Caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme have announced plans to petition the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in a bid to seek his intervention following the termination of their contracts by the Mahama administration.

The contracts of all caterers under the programme were terminated on May 2, 2025, with no official explanation regarding when new contracts would be awarded.

While the caterers have been assured of payment of outstanding arrears, no timeline has been communicated.

Speaking on Eyewitness News with Sammi Wiafe, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the National School Feeding Caterers Association, Madam Margaret Larbi, said the group is turning to traditional and religious leaders to mediate on their behalf. "Our President said we have petitions to be sent.