Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has attributed the country’s recent lack of rainfall to the poor governance of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Despite the government’s efforts to implement measures to mitigate the impact of the drought, Mahama sympathized with farmers who are experiencing significant losses due to the dry conditions.
He also noted that the drought has contributed to rising food prices, further straining the livelihoods of many Ghanaians.
Mahama made these remarks during a visit to the Babatokuma Market in Kintampo North as part of his four-day campaign tour of the Bono East Region, where he engaged with traders and listened to their concerns.
“We know that when you’re running a country, the most important thing is that the people can afford food. Today, food is very expensive.
The rains have not been coming this year because of the NPP government, which has damaged many of our crops.
“This is why the next NDC government will introduce the Farmers Service Sector in each district and give them ten tractors each,” Mr. Mahama pledged.
In response to an impending food crisis, the government has implemented measures to alleviate the situation.
Last week, the Ministry of Agriculture introduced a ban on the export of certain food products, including maize, soybeans, and other grains, in an effort to stabilise domestic supply and prevent shortages.