Mr Neyram Satsi, the Assembly Member for Monome-Dzrakate Electoral Area in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, has issued a final warning to Fulani herders operating in Agbaflome to remove their cattle from farmlands within the area in 21 days or face possible legal action.
The directive, contained in a formal notice addressed to the Fulani leadership at Agbaflome, followed persistent complaints from farmers over the destruction of crops by roaming cattle despite several earlier warnings and engagements.
Mr Satsi, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the continued invasion of farms by cattle had caused extensive damage to crops, including coconut, cassava, maize, plantain and rice.
It has also affected nearby water bodies.
He noted that the situation had resulted in significant financial losses for farmers and heightened insecurity and tension within the community.
Mr Satsi directed the herders to remove all cattle and their handlers from farmlands within the Monome-Dzrakate Electoral Area, particularly Agbaflome, within 21 days from receipt of the notice.
He also instructed that all cattle should be kept completely away from cultivated lands with immediate effect.
The notice indicated that failure to comply with the directive by June 1, 2026, would compel the community to pursue lawful measures to safeguard farms and livelihoods.
Mr Satsi stated that any cattle found grazing on farms or destroying crops after the ultimatum would be deemed to be causing unlawful damage to property.
He explained that the matter would also be referred to the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC), the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), the Police, and other relevant authorities for investigation and possible prosecution.
“The community will not be held responsible for any consequences affecting cattle that continue to violate this directive,” the notice stated.
Mr Satsi emphasised that the Monome-Dzrakate Electoral Area was not designated as a grazing zone and that the continued intrusion of cattle into farms would no longer be tolerated.
He said while the community remained committed to peace and harmonious coexistence, it could not continue to watch its farms and investments suffer repeated destruction.
Mr Satsi, therefore, urged the Fulani leadership to treat the notice with the seriousness it deserved and take immediate steps to avert further action.
The notice was endorsed by chiefs, elders, and youth leaders from the affected communities and copied to the Municipal Chief Executive, Avenor Traditional Council, Akatsi South Municipal Police Commander, Akatsi South Municipal Zonal Council, and the Municipal Security Council.