The Paramount Chief of Yeji Traditional Area, Nana Pimampim Yaw Kagblese V, has called on traditional leaders along the Volta Lake to take urgent action against the alarming decline in fish stocks caused by illegal and unsustainable fishing practices.
He made the appeal during a stakeholder sensitisation programme held at Yeji, under the theme: “Stop illegal fishing now, our fish stock is fast depleting.” The event brought together traditional rulers from the Bono East, Savannah, Northern, and Oti regions to deliberate on the growing threat to livelihoods dependent on the lake.
Nana Pimampim Yaw Kagblese V stressed the need for collective responsibility among chiefs to protect the lake’s resources, warning that continued illegal practices could have severe economic and environmental consequences for communities.
Adding his voice, Nana Kwaku Danquah III, Omanhene of Mo Traditional Area, commended the Yeji Paramount Chief for initiating the dialogue.
He urged stronger collaboration between traditional authorities and the Ministry of Fisheries to intensify education and enforcement efforts across affected regions.
Meanwhile, Jayampe Wura Toti Abubakari, speaking on behalf of the Buipe Traditional Area, emphasized unity among chiefs as a critical tool in combating illegal fishing.
In an interview with Adom News, he called for a coordinated front to safeguard fish stocks for future generations.
The engagement marks a renewed commitment by traditional leaders to tackle illegal fishing and preserve the ecological and economic value of the Volta Lake.
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