The newly-elected President of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF), Michael Tetteh Kwetey, has pledged to protect the welfare of members and ensure that government support reaches farmers and fisherfolk across the country.
Speaking at a handing-over ceremony in Accra, Kwetey said his leadership would focus on tackling the diversion of subsidised inputs such as premixed fuel, marine gasoline oil, and fertiliser, which are often targeted at supporting productivity in the agricultural and fisheries sectors. "My leadership will ensure that whatever policy or support is meant for our members reaches them, no matter their location," he said, in an interview on the sidelines of the ceremony. "We will work to stop the diversion of government inputs and make sure they get to the right people on time," he said.
He issued a warning to those involved in diverting resources intended for farmers and fisherfolk. "I am sending a strong message to those who used to divert items such as fertiliser and premix fuel.
This practice will no longer be tolerated, the law will catch up with them," he said.
