The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) has strongly condemned what it describes as derogatory and “unprovoked” comments made about farmers by the General Secretary of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Dr. David Tenkorang Twum.

In an interview on Asempa FM’s political talk show Ekosii Sen, Dr. Tenkorang allegedly made what GNAFF called “disrespectful and unprintable” remarks directed at Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, while also attacking farmers.

Reacting in a statement, GNAFF said it was “deeply shocked and dismayed” that such comments could come from a leader of a professional body who should uphold respect and decorum.

“Farmers and fishermen have long been the backbone of Ghana’s economy, contributing immensely to the nation’s growth, food security, and economic survival. It is therefore highly disheartening, discourteous, and unacceptable for such a venerable group to be subjected to public ridicule in this manner,” the statement read.

GNAFF has given Dr. Tenkorang 24 hours to retract his comments and issue an unqualified apology to farmers and fishermen across the country.

The association warned that failure to do so would compel it to take “the appropriate steps necessary” to defend the dignity and integrity of its members.

The farmers’ body also urged Ghanaians to continue to recognise and respect the sacrifices of farmers and fishermen, describing them as the “lifeline of national development.”