The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has summoned the Ministers of Education, Agriculture, and Finance; Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Bryan Acheampong, and Ken Ofori-Atta.They are required to appear before the House and provide an explanation regarding the government's indebtedness to the National Food Suppliers Association (NAFSA).This directive comes in response to a plea made by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu.

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Ablakwa urged the House to invite the ministers to brief them on the government's plans for settling a debt of over GH¢270 million owed to the food suppliers.In light of the situation, the food suppliers have resorted to picketing outside the office of the Buffer Stock Company, demanding payment for their services.

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“As the leader of this House, it is important that I keep drawing your attention as the representatives of the people so that you can properly represent the interests of your constituents,” Bagbin said.“Now this is where we are. So I agree that the Business Committee should schedule for the three ministers to appear before the House. The three ministers are the Ministers of Finance, Food and Agriculture, and Education.

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They will tell us why the challenge,” Bagbin said.The Speaker said this would enable the House to assist the Executive in addressing such challenges, adding that “that is why we are establishing a committee on ways and means.”

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