Prices of onion are surging in Takoradi, which could be attributed to the boarder restrictions imposed by ECOWAS, following the recent military takeover in Niger.
Checks by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the Takoradi Onion Market revealed that the quantity of onions on the market was limited and traders were grappling with the price hikes.
A bigger bag of onions that used to sell at GHC900 and GHC1,000 now goes for GHC1,400 and GHC1,500.
The GNA also realised that a smaller sack usually sold for GHC200 now goes for GHC600, while a GHc100 container is selling at GHC170.
Smaller quantities in measuring cans, popularly known as ‘olonka’ sold for GHC20 have doubled to GHC40, while the least price one could buy is GHC5.00.
Mr Simon Kapuru, an onion seller, told the GNA that there could be shortages if the situation remained unresolved.
“Our livelihoods depend on this business, so we are appealing to the authorities to find a way to resolve this challenge for our onion businesses to go on smoothly,” he said.
Mr Jacob Akandaga, another seller, said aside from Niger, Ghana imported significant percentage of onions from Nigeria… and with the closure of the Niger boarder, those importing from Nigeria would subsequently increase their prices.” He expressed worry over the situation and appealed to the authorities to find a lasting solution to it to help sustain their businesses.
Latest Stories
-
Paris 2024: Opening ceremony showcases grandiose celebration of French culture and diversity
3 hours -
Spectacular photos from the Paris 2024 opening ceremony
4 hours -
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
4 hours -
Paris 2024: Ghana rocks ‘fabulous fugu’ at olympics opening ceremony
4 hours -
Trust Hospital faces financial strain with rising debt levels – Auditor-General’s report
5 hours -
Electrochem lease: Allocate portions of land to Songor people – Resident demand
5 hours -
82 widows receive financial aid from Chayil Foundation
5 hours -
The silent struggles: Female journalists grapple with Ghana’s high cost of living
5 hours -
BoG yet to make any payment to Service Ghana Auto Group
6 hours -
‘Crushed Young’: The Multimedia Group, JL Properties surprise accident victim’s family with fully-furnished apartment
6 hours -
Asante Kotoko needs structure that would outlive any administration – Opoku Nti
7 hours -
JoyNews exposé on Customs officials demanding bribes airs on July 29
7 hours -
JoyNews Impact Maker Awardee ships first consignment of honey from Kwahu Afram Plains
8 hours -
Joint committee under fire over report on salt mining lease granted Electrochem
8 hours -
Life Lounge with Edem Knight-Tay: Don’t be beaten the third time
8 hours