I am deeply troubled by the alarming reports emerging from Kamgbunli, a town in my beloved Ellembele constituency, where a mysterious fish disease is wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of our fishermen and posing a significant threat to the health of our community.

The situation in Kamgbunli is dire: fish caught in the Ebi River are exhibiting severe skin infections, making them unsuitable for sale or consumption.

Additionally, the river has taken on a noxious odour and an unsettling colour, heightening concerns about potential health hazards for our residents.

While the temporary ban on fishing activities in the affected rivers is a necessary precaution to safeguard our people, it is imperative that we expedite the process of collecting samples and conducting tests to pinpoint the source of contamination.

I urgently implore the Western Regional Fisheries Commission to promptly gather samples from the impacted fish and the river.

Any delay in taking these crucial steps only prolongs the suffering of the Kamgbunli community.

Furthermore, I call upon the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and other pertinent agencies to collaborate and offer the requisite support to investigate and address this pressing crisis. I stand in solidarity with the people of Kamgbunli and call on all stakeholders to prioritise this issue and work together to address the urgent needs of our constituents.