A group of dissatisfied food suppliers have converged at the premises of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCo), seeking payment for overdue arrears connected to food deliveries to senior high schools nationwide over the past two years.
Starting their protest in July, the suppliers engaged in several days of picketing at the Buffer Stock site after their appeals to the government for owed payments went unanswered, affecting their ability to sustain their businesses.
Their disappointment grew when they received only a partial settlement for their arrears, despite Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, assuring them of full payment by July 17.
Subsequently, the suppliers discovered that the Buffer Stock Company had actually received funds from the Ministry of Finance on the aforementioned date, but only a portion of the owed sum was disbursed.
With the promise of the remaining payment by August 17, the suppliers decided to gather at the NAFCo premises, demanding the resolution of the matter.
The suppliers underscored their financial challenges amid the current economic climate and emphasized the importance of the outstanding payments to sustain their businesses. They are urging the government to uphold its commitment and expedite the full payment process.