GNAFF will guarantee Farmers with a fair distribution of agricultural inputs and premix fuel 

The newly elected President of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen, Mr. Michael Tetteh Kwetey, has assured farmers and fisherfolk that the new executive team will ensure the fair distribution of agricultural inputs and premix fuel without bureaucratic delays.

For several decades, farmers and fisherfolk have struggled to access the necessary inputs to support their food production for the nation and beyond.
Food prices are hiked due to the scarcity of farm inputs availability which aid farmers in accelerating their productivity.

Mr. Kwetey is optimistic about the Association’s new roadmap to collaborate with the government and local authorities for the acquisition and distribution of agricultural materials to farmers.

Fisherfolk have raised concerns about bureaucratic obstacles preventing fair access to subsidised fuel, which is essential for their operations..
This has been a long-standing challenge for numerous fishing communities throughout Ghana.

Mr. Michael Tetteh reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to enforcing regulations that ensure transparent fuel distribution through dedicated committees at each landing beach..
He stated that they will ensure a fair allocation and prevent the diversion or misuse of premix fuel.

He spoke at the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen’s Delegates Conference in Kumasi, where new executives were elected to lead the Association for the next four years.

“We will set up a local committee including GNAFF, government representatives, farmers and the chiefs to supervise any agricultural materials that would be supply to farmer to enhance productivity and efficiency”, he stated.

Mr. Michael Tetteh Kwetey states that GNAFF is prepared to work with the government to develop and execute policies that will benefit the entire agricultural sector in enhancing food production for both local consumption and export.

“For some years GNAFF wasn’t vibrant enough to channel the concerns of the Association to the government but with these new executives elected across district, regional and national into office by our members, we are ready to work with the government to come up with any policies that will benefit our farmers and fisherfolk community “, he assured.

In a closely contested election, Mr. Michael Tetteh Kwetey received 70 votes, defeating Dr. Peter K. Terkper, who garnered 66 votes. Out of a total of 136 valid votes cast, Mr. Kwetey has earned the mandate to lead the Association as its National President.

He was officially sworn into office alongside other elected officials.
Dr. Abutu Kapori was elected General Secretary with 76 votes, defeating Ms. Dawuda Nashirata, who received 60 votes.

Rev. Simon Banmarigu won the National Youth Organiser role with 106 votes, surpassing Mr. Emmanuel Anunyum, who garnered 30 votes..
Several other executive positions were uncontested and subsequently confirmed.:
1st Vice President: Hon. Abraham Dwuma Odwoom
Deputy General Secretary: Mr. Israel Kuadzi
National Treasurer: Mr. Isaac Amanor
Deputy National Youth Organiser: Rev. Richard Amo
National Women Organiser: Naana Asi
Deputy National Women’s Organiser: Madam Claudia Martekie.

By Enock Baffoe/uniquenewsgh.com