The CEO of Chamber for Agricbusiness Ghana, Anthony Morrison, says the ongoing glut in the agricultural sector should never be celebrated because it is destroying livelihoods across the country.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on December 4, he warned that the crisis demands urgency, honesty and a sober national reflection, not political excitement.

He said the current situation has left farmers distressed and communities vulnerable. According to him, there is nothing to cheer about when people are losing everything.

“This is not a moment of joy for us as a country, for us as industry players, because there are livelihoods out there who are losing their livelihoods as a result of the current glut issue.”

Morrison dismissed suggestions that the glut is the result of successful planning or strategic policy. He insisted that the country must confront the truth behind the problem.

“Let me be clear here, this glut issue wasn’t created as a result of any prudent strategy or policy over the past years.”

He said the crisis was politically engineered and pointed to the need for the country to learn hard lessons from it.

“It was purely a political move, and I think that as a country, this must be a lesson.”

He urged policymakers to ensure that such disruptions never recur. He added that the nation must find a better way to prevent the hardship farmers face today.

“We must never allow this situation to happen again, and we must find ways to resolve this issue.”

Morrison’s comments reflect growing concerns within the agriculture value chain as farmers struggle to sell their produce, with many recording significant losses.

His call adds to pressure on policymakers to respond with immediate and practical solutions before more livelihoods collapse.