Citi Newsroom: Ghana: Saturday, 21 February 2026.
The Sugarcane Farmers
Association of Ghana has formally invoked Ghana’s Right to Information law to
demand full disclosure of the Interim Management Committee’s report on the
Komenda Sugar Development Company Limited, citing deep concerns over the factory’s
future and its implications for farmers’ livelihoods.
In a letter dated February 19, 2026, addressed to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Association said access to the report is critical for sugarcane farmers, who it described as primary stakeholders in Ghana’s sugarcane value chain.
According to the farmers, the report is expected to clarify key issues including future production arrangements, land use plans, sugarcane sourcing strategies, financing structures, and any proposed partnerships, concessions or leasing frameworks that could directly affect farmer participation and income.
The Association recalled that during the Government Accountability Series on January 21, 2026, the sector minister indicated that the six-month Interim Management Committee’s report would be submitted by January 26, 2026. However, weeks after the stated deadline, the farmers say they remain in the dark about its contents.
They believe the findings and recommendations will be particularly consequential for farmers in the Komenda catchment area and adjoining districts, where expectations remain high for a revived and farmer-inclusive sugar industry.
In their request, the Association asked for a full copy of the report, alongside any implementation roadmap, transition framework, cabinet memorandum or action plan arising from it. They also sought all sections dealing with sugarcane supply agreements, pricing frameworks, out-grower models, and mechanisms for farmer participation.
Additionally, the farmers requested details of any environmental, land acquisition, agronomic, irrigation or cultivation recommendations that could affect operations in the Komenda area.
“We request that the information be provided in electronic format (PDF) via email in accordance with Section 18 of Act 989,” the Association stated.
The letter was signed by the Association’s Chairman, Nana Nsanyewodze I, known in private life as Mr Samuel Mensah, together with two other national executives.
Meanwhile, fresh concerns have emerged over the operational state of the Komenda Sugar Factory. The Ministry has disclosed that the facility has been disconnected from the national grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana and has also had its water supply cut by Ghana Water Limited due to unpaid utility bills.
The developments have heightened anxiety among sugarcane farmers, who say transparency and early engagement are essential if confidence is to be restored in the long-delayed Komenda Sugar project.
In a letter dated February 19, 2026, addressed to the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, the Association said access to the report is critical for sugarcane farmers, who it described as primary stakeholders in Ghana’s sugarcane value chain.
According to the farmers, the report is expected to clarify key issues including future production arrangements, land use plans, sugarcane sourcing strategies, financing structures, and any proposed partnerships, concessions or leasing frameworks that could directly affect farmer participation and income.
The Association recalled that during the Government Accountability Series on January 21, 2026, the sector minister indicated that the six-month Interim Management Committee’s report would be submitted by January 26, 2026. However, weeks after the stated deadline, the farmers say they remain in the dark about its contents.
They believe the findings and recommendations will be particularly consequential for farmers in the Komenda catchment area and adjoining districts, where expectations remain high for a revived and farmer-inclusive sugar industry.
In their request, the Association asked for a full copy of the report, alongside any implementation roadmap, transition framework, cabinet memorandum or action plan arising from it. They also sought all sections dealing with sugarcane supply agreements, pricing frameworks, out-grower models, and mechanisms for farmer participation.
Additionally, the farmers requested details of any environmental, land acquisition, agronomic, irrigation or cultivation recommendations that could affect operations in the Komenda area.
“We request that the information be provided in electronic format (PDF) via email in accordance with Section 18 of Act 989,” the Association stated.
The letter was signed by the Association’s Chairman, Nana Nsanyewodze I, known in private life as Mr Samuel Mensah, together with two other national executives.
Meanwhile, fresh concerns have emerged over the operational state of the Komenda Sugar Factory. The Ministry has disclosed that the facility has been disconnected from the national grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana and has also had its water supply cut by Ghana Water Limited due to unpaid utility bills.
The developments have heightened anxiety among sugarcane farmers, who say transparency and early engagement are essential if confidence is to be restored in the long-delayed Komenda Sugar project.
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