PNP Calls for Local Food Procurement
The People’s National Party has urged the government to prioritize locally produced food for public programmes, arguing that Ghana’s
heavy reliance on imported food undermines the country’s economic independence.
In a message to commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day, the party said the country must move beyond symbolic celebrations and focus on policies that strengthen local production and support Ghanaian farmers.
According to the PNP, although farmers across the country cultivate staple crops such as rice, maize, beans, palm oil, and vegetables, a significant portion of food consumed in public institutions is still imported.
The party noted that imported food products are widely used in programmes such as the Free Senior High School Policy, school feeding initiatives, and other government-supported training institutions.
The PNP said this trend denies local farmers stable markets for their produce and weakens efforts to build a resilient agricultural sector.
The party also expressed concern that foreign goods from several countries continue to dominate Ghana’s markets, while many local farmers struggle to sell their harvests.
It emphasized that true independence should include economic self-reliance, particularly in the area of food security, where the country has the capacity to produce much of what it consumes.
The PNP therefore called for deliberate government policies that ensure food supplied to schools and public institutions is sourced locally to stimulate domestic agriculture and reduce dependence on imports.
The party further pledged that if given the opportunity to govern, it would prioritize the procurement of Made-in-Ghana food products and implement measures aimed at strengthening national self-sufficiency.
According to the PNP, such steps would not only support farmers but also align the country’s Independence Day celebrations with meaningful economic progress.
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