A stash of government fertilizers meant for farmers has been uncovered in a two-storey building at Sokoban New Site in Kumasi.

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This operation was led by Joseph Yamin as part of efforts to retrieve misappropriated state resources in the Ashanti Region.

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The discovery has sparked demands for transparency and further investigation from Joseph Yamin, who serves as the National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

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In an interview with GHOne News’ Ashanti regional correspondent, Isaac Justice Bediako, Yamin claimed that the fertilizers, which were part of government programs to support farmers, appeared to have been stockpiled and potentially misused for personal profit.

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“This is a serious issue. These fertilizers are supposed to be distributed to farmers to improve agricultural productivity, but here we are with evidence that they’ve been hidden in a private warehouse. The implications are worrying,” he said.

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Mr Yamin voiced strong concerns about the persistent mishandling of resources under the present government, urging swift action to address these systemic issues.

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He accused the incident of being part of a larger pattern of corruption, asserting that such acts of resource misappropriation are common. Yamin further alleged that these schemes often favor individuals with political connections, highlighting a troubling exploitation of public assets for personal benefit.

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“This isn’t the first time we have heard about government resources being misappropriated. We need to ask ourselves: Who owns this building? Who authorized the storage of these fertilizers here? And how long has this been going on?” he questioned.

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