NPP officers diverting, selling premix fuel without knowledge in fishing — Fisheries Association President

The President of the National Fisheries Association, Richter Nii Armah Amarfio, has accused members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of controlling the sale of premix fuel without any knowledge of the fishing industry.

He claims that NPP members have been diverting premix fuel since 2017, yet no one has been held accountable.

Speaking at the 'Political Parties Dialogue on the Fisheries Sector' on September 17, Amarfio stated, "In Tema, if you're not NPP, you won't get premix.

“The fuel is being sold by people with no ties to fishing."

He further noted that under the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, premix fuel was properly distributed through a dedicated secretariat for fishermen.

He expressed hope that if John Mahama and the NDC return to power, they will investigate all illegal and corrupt practices of the NPP.

“His Excellency John Mahama and the NDC government will investigate all illegal and corrupt practices within the premix value chain and make sure that premix is handed over to fishermen and regulated in terms of its management,” he said.

Amarfio also mentioned the NDC’s commitment to addressing illegal and unreported fishing by promoting voluntary compliance over strict enforcement.

He stressed the need for rebuilding and resetting the struggling fishing industry, adding that “the NDC plans to establish a fisheries center to provide essential services for fishermen.”