Nana Tuffuor, leader of the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association, has assured the public that tomato prices are expected to stabilise gradually, even as supply disruptions continue following the recent deadly attack on Ghanaian traders in northern Burkina Faso.
Speaking on JoyNews, he explained that prices are largely determined by market forces, with demand and supply playing the central role.
“You know, demand and supply normally determine the price of the commodity. So, when demand is high, the price automatically goes up. So this will be a gradual process. It will come down automatically,” Nana Tuffuor said. “But right now, I cannot assure you that the prices of tomatoes will be okay.
Automatically, we are working on it so that the prices of tomatoes will stabilise.”
His comments come in the wake of a terrorist ambush in the northern Burkinabè town of Titao on 14 February 2026, in which at least seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed while transporting goods along key trade routes. Survivors were evacuated to Ghana for medical care.
The attack disrupted the flow of tomatoes from Burkina Faso to major markets in Ghana, including Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi, raising concerns about shortages and potential price surges. Nana Tuffuor said the association is working closely with transporters and market operators to mitigate risks and ensure a steady supply.
“This is a temporary situation. Prices are high because of supply constraints, but we expect them to return to normal as trade stabilises,” he added.
Nana Tuffuor urged consumers to remain patient, noting that the association is monitoring the situation and coordinating with authorities to secure safer trade routes.
“As traders, our priority is the safety of our members and the sustainability of supply. Once these are ensured, prices will gradually stabilise,” he said.
Authorities have also intensified diplomatic and security engagements with Burkina Faso to protect traders and restore confidence in cross-border commerce.
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