Peace has been restored among fishermen and officials of the the Kete-Krachi Timber Recovery Limited (KKTR) at Kwahu South in the Eastern Region, after days of misunderstandings over operations of the company.
Following that, the fishermen and KKTR had resolved to live in harmony and work for their mutual benefit.
There had been misunderstandings between the two concerning the modus operandi of the timber company; however, the issues were resolved at a meeting organised recently by the Kwahu South District Assembly (KSDA) Security Council (DISEC) and chaired by Mr Emmanuel Attah Ofori, the District Chief Executive of the area.
In attendance were representatives of the National Inland Canoe Fishermen Council, members of KKTR, the Bamboo Fishermen, Mr Richard Horbuvo, District Policy Commander, Chief Superintendent, Prosper Atisu, the District Immigration Commander and Mr Anthony Mayebi the District Fire Commander.
Others were Mr Moses Nutifafa, a fisherman, Mr Desmond Obese Nkansah, Assistant Director at the KSDA, Mr Robert Azuma, Secretary of NICFC and Messrs Isaac Sebi, Simon Akpalu and Paul Okain-all fishermen.
A statement issued by the company said, the KKTR used environmentally friendly equipment to cut frees in the Volta Lake.
It said members of the DISEC, representatives of the fishermen and members from the Assembly led by the District Chief Executive had since visited KKTR to have firsthand information on the operations of the company.
The statement said Mr Attah Ofori urged the fishermen and KKTR to deepen the bond of their relationship in the interest of the communities.
Mr Kwame Antwi- Adjei, Technical Adviser at the One -District One- Factory Secretariat said the KKTR was a unique company established to create jobs for the people.
On his part, Mr Jacob Tetteh Ageke, president of the National Inland Canoe Fishermen Council noted that a member of the council had been asked to monitor the activities of the company to ensure compliance.
The KKTR Limited is a wholly owned Ghanaian subsidiary of Dedeso Holdings mandated to harvest tree stumps from the Volta Lake to ensure the safety of passengers and fishermen.
BY TIMES REPORTER
