Ghana: There's no blockade in Niger to necessitate price increment — Onion Sellers Association allay fears of price hikes

The Onion Sellers Association of Ghana has allayed concerns about a rise in onion prices because of Niger's withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States. Onion prices have remained unchanged, despite concerns of a price increase and shortages. In an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Mr Ali Umar, Public Relations Officer for the association, said that onions are still being sold at prior market prices at various sales outlets in Accra and throughout the country. “We want to assure Ghanaians that there has not been any blockade in Niger to necessitate a price increment or shortage. Right now, everything is going smoothly, and all is well. “We have enough onions to supply the country right now, so there is no problem. We are fully aware of Niger's exit from ECOWAS, but it has not affected onion supply in any way,” he said. Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their withdrawal from the sub-regional body in a joint communiqué on January 28, 2024, ...