Food Crisis loom in Ghana as Government is Financially Strapped

National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has raised alarms over an impending food crisis in Ghana, claiming the government lacks the necessary funds to address the situation.

Gyamfi alleged that the government is unable to secure GHS500 million to combat the looming food shortages, a revelation he attributes to a recent letter from the Ministry of Finance requesting funds from the contingency fund.

Criticizing the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, Sammy Gyamfi accused it of prioritizing corruption and wasteful expenditures over effective economic management and agricultural development. He asserted that the country has been rendered financially bankrupt, highlighting a stark contrast between the government’s spending habits and its ability to address critical issues like food security.

Mr. Gyamfi pointed to the government’s expenditure of approximately $58 million (GHS928 million) on a controversial cathedral project, which he described as a “big pit.”

He also criticized lavish spending on luxury private jets for the President, suggesting that such financial mismanagement has contributed to the current crisis.

The NDC communicator lamented the failure of initiatives like the “Planting for Food and Jobs” program, which he claims cost taxpayers GHS3 billion without delivering the promised results.

His statements come amid growing concerns about food insecurity in the country, particularly in light of recent drought conditions affecting agricultural production.

By Derick Botsyoe || ghananewsonline.com.gh