Nkwanta South Citizen Calls for Transparency Over Distribution of Two Trucks of Fertilizer

A concerned citizen of the Nkwanta South Municipality, Stephen Obikyenbi Junior, has called on the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area to clarify the status of two trucks of fertiliser reportedly supplied for distribution to farmers.

In an open letter addressed to the two officials, Mr Obikyenbi expressed concern over reports surrounding the fertiliser consignment and urged authorities to ensure that the inputs reach the intended beneficiaries without unnecessary delay.

According to him, farmer groups in Nkwanta South have traditionally been called upon to take delivery of fertilisers whenever such agricultural inputs are supplied to support farming activities.

He noted that the timing of the consignment was particularly important because farmers are currently in the farming season and urgently require fertiliser to improve crop yields and protect their livelihoods.

Mr Obikyenbi said he had been informed that when the two trucks arrived in Nkwanta, they could not proceed to the Municipal Agriculture Office because of the condition of the bridge. As a result, the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly reportedly took delivery of the fertiliser.

However, he raised concern over information circulating that the MP had allegedly instructed that the fertilizer should not be distributed to farmers.

He called on the MCE and MP to publicly clarify the allegation if it is untrue, and, if such an instruction had indeed been issued, explain the reasons behind it.

“These fertilisers are not party property. They are meant to support farmers whose livelihoods depend on agriculture,” Mr Obikyenbi stated.

He argued that farmers are already struggling with the high cost of agricultural inputs and other challenges affecting production, warning that delays in distributing the fertiliser could negatively affect their crops and livelihoods.

The concerned citizen also referred to allegations that the fertiliser was being withheld for possible use during internal party elections. He said he hoped the allegation was not true and stressed that agricultural inputs meant for farmers should not be used as instruments of political patronage or party competition.

Mr Obikyenbi further maintained that farmers should not suffer because of political disagreements or internal party elections.

He said the distribution should be transparent and fair, regardless of whether a farmer supports the NPP, NDC, another political party, or has no political affiliation.

He therefore called on the Municipal Chief Executive and the Member of Parliament to:

Publicly clarify the status of the two trucks of fertilizer currently in the custody of the Municipal Assembly.

Explain whether any instruction has been given to delay or prevent their distribution.

Ensure that the fertiliser is distributed to the intended farmer groups without unnecessary delay.

Guarantee transparency and fairness in the distribution process.

Keep partisan politics out of agricultural inputs intended to support farmers’ livelihoods.

Mr Obikyenbi stressed that the matter should not be viewed primarily through a political lens, but rather as an issue affecting ordinary farmers who have invested their limited resources in agriculture and are waiting for the critical input.

He warned that the timing of fertiliser application is crucial and that any unnecessary delay could affect crop performance and, ultimately, farmers’ incomes.

He concluded by appealing to both the MCE and MP to put the interests of farmers and residents of Nkwanta South above political considerations.

“Nkwanta South deserves transparency. Our farmers deserve fairness. Our farmers deserve their fertiliser,” he said.

The open letter was signed by Stephen Obikyenbi Junior as a Concerned Citizen of the Nkwanta South Municipality.