Food Prices: Ghanaian Man Accuses Mahama of Reducing Farming Profits, Saying, “It’s Not Going Well”
- A Ghanaian man lamented the impact of falling food prices, claiming the drop has hurt farmers more than it has helped
- He argued that cassava, once sold for GH¢800 under Akufo-Addo, now fetches only GH¢400, forcing farmers to reduce prices drastically
- The farmer stressed the decline has made cassava farming unattractive, saying, “It’s not fair,” as many struggle to sustain their livelihoods
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A Cassava farmer in Dambai, Oti Region, has raised concerns over the sharp decline in the price of cassava, which has fallen to between GH¢300 and GH¢400 per bag.
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The farmer says this drop has significantly affected their income, making it difficult for them to sustain their livelihoods.
He recalled that during the administration of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, a big bag of cassava could sell for between GH¢700 and GH¢800.
The contrast, he argues, has left many struggling to cover production costs and support their families.
Speaking on the challenges, the farmer lamented;
"Because of Mahama, the business is not going on well at all."
He added that the reduced earnings have made it difficult to meet both personal and business expenses, highlighting the pressures on small-scale farmers.
Despite the setback, the farmer said he remains committed to cassava farming, urging the government to take measures that will stabilise the market and ensure fair returns.
He emphasised the importance of supporting local farmers, who play a key role in Ghana's food security and rural economy.
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Food prices set to rise - Bryan Acheampong warns
Meanwhile, Dr Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned of an increase in food prices and possible shortage in the coming months.
The former Minister for Food and Agriculture said the possible increase in prices and shortage is due to the NDC government's failure to purchase fertiliser before the new farming season.
Dr Bryan Acheampong stated that the current food supplies the country is enjoying are a result of interventions implemented by the NPP government's Planting for Food and Jobs programme.
He stated that without the timely procurement of fertilisers and the other needed support for farmers, food production would decline and threaten food security in the coming months.
“There was no rain in 2024, so all the fertilisers that were brought were not used. However, when the rains came early in 2025, farmers used the fertilisers, resulting in the bumper harvest that year. This was part of the NPP’s plan."
"Fertilisers should have been saved in 2025 for use in 2026, but that was not done. As a result, with the current shortage of fertiliser, food prices are expected to rise by mid-2026,” he stated.
Dr Bryan Acheampong made this known when he addressed party delegates during the final leg of his Greater Accra regional tour on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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Ralph blasts Mahama over rising unemployment
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Social critic Ralph St Williams has publicly slammed President John Mahama, calling on the leader to tackle youth employment in the country by turning sanitation problems into job opportunities.
In a Facebook video, the outspoken social commentator made a clarion call to the president to consider creating jobs for the youth by turning environmental problems into opportunities for employment.
State authorities, he explained, could pick a cue from the example of the Buz Stop Boys, a group of young volunteers who have turned sanitation problems in the country into a lucrative venture.
Source: YEN.com.gh
