The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and the Minister for Transport, Bukare Mikpe, visited the survivors of a recent violent attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Accompanied by the Deputy Trade Minister and various ministry directors, the delegation called on the two survivors—one male and one female—at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra, where they are currently undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during the incident several weeks ago.
The visit was intended to commiserate with the victims, assess their recovery progress, and offer official support following the distressing cross-border ordeal.
Addressing the media following the interaction, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare described the attack as unfortunate and emphasized that the safety risks faced by traders highlight the urgent need to strengthen Ghana’s domestic agricultural capacity.
She pledged the government’s full commitment to scaling up year-round tomato cultivation as a strategic measure to reduce reliance on imports and protect the livelihoods of local distributors.
The Minister noted that by ensuring a consistent domestic supply, the government aims to eliminate the necessity for traders to embark on dangerous journeys beyond national borders to secure essential commodities.
The delegation also engaged with the medical staff, including Brigadier General R. Naab, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, who represented the hospital leadership. Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare commended the medical team for their dedicated service and urged them to maintain a high standard of care for the victims.
Brigadier General Naab expressed gratitude for the ministerial visit and assured the delegation that the patients are responding positively to treatment and will continue to receive the best medical attention available.
The visit concluded with a reaffirmation of the government’s broader industrial and agricultural agenda to enhance food security and safeguard those within the trade sector.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
