The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to the fishing industry stakeholders that he will work towards depoliticizing the distribution of premix fuel and other essential logistics in the country.
Addressing fisherfolk at the Tema Fishing Harbour during his “Ghana We Want” tour, the former President highlighted the politicization of premix fuel and outboard motor distribution under the Nana Akufo-Addo government.
He criticized the involvement of middlemen in the distribution process, which has escalated the cost of these commodities.
Mahama also outlined plans to implement an efficient monitoring system, involving the Navy in surveying the ocean to combat illegal trawlers that contribute to the depletion of fish stocks.
Furthermore, he expressed his commitment to abolishing the closed season for artisanal fishers, aiming to bolster their trade and livelihoods.
Source: tigpost.co
