By Nicholas Osei-Wusu
The Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA) has expressed shock and described as senseless the terrorist attack in Titao, northern Burkina Faso, which reportedly claimed the lives of seven Ghanaian tomato traders and left at least four others injured.
According to GARDJA, the loss of these lives is a devastating blow to both their families and the agricultural sector at large.
In a statement signed and issued in Kumasi by its President, Richmond Frimpong, GARDJA noted that the traders were not only contributors to Ghana’s agricultural economy but also key participants in regional trade, strengthening food security and rural livelihoods.
The statement urged continued vigilance and attention to the security of agricultural value chains, which are essential for national and regional development.
It assured that, as journalists covering agriculture and rural development, GARDJA members stand in solidarity with the victims, their families, and the wider trading community. Members remain committed to raising awareness about the risks faced by Ghanaian farmers and traders, advocating for their safety, and highlighting the resilience of the country’s agricultural sector in the face of adversity.
GARDJA appealed to the government, relevant authorities, and regional partners to ensure the safe return of survivors, provide immediate support to the injured, and strengthen measures to protect Ghanaian farmers and traders operating across borders.
The statement expressed GARDJA members’ condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the senseless act of violence.
