Agric Minister fires back at FABAG over tomato crisis
Eric Opoku, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, responded to an ultimatum issued by the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), defending the ministry's efforts to address the ongoing tomato supply crisis. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem, Mr. Opoku criticised FABAG's stance, suggesting the association may not be fully informed about developments in the sector, saying "If FABAG were following developments in the sector, they would not have made that statement and jumped to that conclusion. We have laid a solid foundation to address the challenge." He also rejected calls for immediate large-scale tomato production within 60 to 90 days, describing them as unrealistic.
Mr. Opoku stressed that the ministry is actively working to resolve the crisis and should not be portrayed as inactive. He stated, "We cannot sit down without dealing with the challenges confronting our people. It is based on these same challenges that Ghanaians gave us the mandate to lead, and we exist to solve them, and that is exactly what we are doing." He urged stakeholders and the public to be objective and factual in their commentary, adding, "Let's be reasonable and factual in our arguments. You cannot expect results without going through the necessary processes."
The minister disclosed that a stakeholder meeting will be held to accelerate interventions and better manage the situation. He noted, "Tomorrow, we will meet the necessary stakeholders to see how we can accelerate the process, manage the crisis, and double our efforts to drive the nation toward self-sufficiency."
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The Agric Minister, Eric Opoku, and FABAG are at odds over the ongoing tomato supply crisis- with FABAG issuing an ultimatum. The Minister defends the ministry's efforts, hinting at a deeper understanding needed.
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