The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) is undergoing a major reorganization ahead of its 8th National Delegates Congress, scheduled for July 11–12, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Brofoyedu, in Kumasi.
At a press conference in Accra, the Consultant for GNAFF, Francis Opai Tetteh, announced the extensive measures being undertaken to restore the association to its former strength and purpose.
The association, established on November 11, 1992, was once a formidable platform uniting Ghana’s farmers and fisherfolk in pursuit of their welfare and advancement.
According to Opai Tetteh, the association’s decline in recent years was due to a range of issues, including constitutional violations, poor leadership, resource mismanagement, administrative lapses, weak membership mobilisation, and political interference.
“Our conscious and concerted examination revealed the current sorry state of the association. But we are determined to rebuild and reposition GNAFF for superior exploits,” he said.
Nationwide Reorganization
Francis Opai Tetteh disclosed that a national reorganisation team has so far mobilised and elected 1,715 executives across 245 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, and 120 regional executives in 15 regions. The Northern Region is the only remaining region yet to hold its regional elections, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025.
The reorganization process has been supported by various national and regional stakeholders, including the Electoral Commission, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Agricultural Development Bank, MASLOC, Ghana Police Service, and the National Service Scheme.
National Delegates Congress Details
Congress Date & Venue:
- Date: Friday, July 11 – Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Venue: Pentecost Convention Centre, Brofoyedu – Kumasi
Committees Established:
- Supervisory Committee: Chaired by Bismark Doku Nettey
- Planning Committee: Chaired by Francis Opai Tetteh
- Elections Committee: Also chaired by Bismark Doku Nettey
Executive Positions Open for Contest
GNAFF will be electing national executives for the following positions:
- President
- 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents
- General Secretary and Deputy
- National Treasurer and Financial Secretary
- National Organizer and Deputy
- Women’s Organizer and Deputy
- Youth Organizer and Deputy
- Two co-opted members (a farmer and a fisherman)
Nomination Timelines and Fees:
- Opening of Nominations: June 9 – 20, 2025
- Vetting: June 21 – 25, 2025
- Filing of Nominations: June 25 – 27, 2025
- Nomination Fees: ¢15,000 for President, ¢10,000 for General Secretary, and other fees ranging between ¢3,000–7,000 for additional roles
Eligibility to Attend Congress:
Delegates will include all GNAFF national and regional executives, representatives from key ministries and agencies, institutions such as the Forestry Commission, CSIR, and COCOBOD, as well as NGOs, academia, and the media.
A Call for Unity and Renewal
Francis Opai Tetteh expressed heartfelt gratitude to the founding members and stakeholders who have supported the reorganisation effort. He emphasised that the congress marks a historic moment to restore GNAFF’s credibility and national impact.
“This is more than an election. It is a revival of our collective vision for Ghana’s agriculture and fisheries sectors,” he said.
The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen remains committed to being the unified voice for Ghanaian farmers and fisherfolk, advocating for their welfare, development, and policy inclusion.
By Peter Quao Adattor
