The Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, has called for a collective effort among traditional authorities, farmers, Municipal and District Assemblies, youth groups, businesses and the general public to prevent bushfires in the region.
He made the call at Atebubu during the national launch of the 2026 Bushfire Prevention Campaign, held under the theme: “Collective Action for Sustainable Environmental Development and a Greener Ghana.”
Hon. Owusu Antwi said bushfire prevention should not be left to the Ghana National Fire Service alone, describing it as a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of all stakeholders.
He also called on Municipal and District Assemblies to strengthen their anti-bushfire committees and fire volunteer squads to help prevent and respond to bushfire outbreaks.
CFO Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, a representative of the Ghana National Fire Service Headquarters in Accra, urged traditional authorities to help enforce traditional bylaws against indiscriminate bush burning.
She further appealed to farmers and other land users to adopt safer, fire-free methods of land preparation to reduce the risk of bushfires.
Nana Owusu Sakyi III, Omanhene of the Basa Traditional Area and President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, encouraged residents to promptly report bushfire incidents and persons suspected of setting fires to the appropriate authorities.
