The Sugarcane Farmers Association of Ghana (SUFAG) has announced the suspension of its planned demonstration against the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, which was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the association said the decision follows high-level engagements with key political and traditional leaders, including the Member of Parliament for the KEEA constituency, the Central Regional Minister, the MCE for Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abirem, the Paramount Chief of the Komenda Traditional Area, and a member of the Interim Management Committee of the Komenda Sugar Factory.
SUFAG explained that the leaders appealed for time to engage relevant authorities on the concerns raised by sugarcane farmers and the future of the Komenda Sugar Factory.
According to the association, the suspension is in the interest of dialogue and constructive engagement, although it stressed that its position on the matter remains unchanged.
SUFAG maintains that the Komenda Sugar Factory should be removed from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and placed either under the Office of the President as a special initiative project or under the 24-hour economy framework to improve efficiency and accountability.
The association noted that despite significant public investment over the years, the factory remains non-operational, a situation it says continues to affect farmers and the wider agricultural value chain.
It further indicated that it has given authorities up to July 31, 2026, to present a clear roadmap on the future of the factory.
SUFAG warned that failure to meet its expectations within the stipulated period could lead to a peaceful picketing exercise at the Jubilee House.
The association, however, expressed appreciation to stakeholders who facilitated the engagement and urged members to remain calm as further consultations continue.
