Clan Head Geoffery Etwop Urges People to Hold off On Sell Of Grains For Christmas Celebration

Lira, Uganda: Farmers in Lango sub -Region have been advised not to hurriedly sell their harvested grains to food merchants from neighbouring regions in order not to suffer hunger in the future

Geoffrey Etwop, the Clan head of Ober Clan, says that farmers should not be excited over the high prices and ready markets for their produce because there is still an impending food crisis in Lango.

Etwop says hundreds of trucks have descended on the district to buy food and farmers are running with their produce forgetting that hunger is still looming in the region.

He observed that many farmers lost what was planted not knowing that hunger is looming.

Etwop warned farmers to desist from selling off their food saying that exposes their families to a serious famine since the harvest has not been good.

According to Awitong Geoffrey Etwop, the warning becomes imperative due to the fact that the prices of foodstuffs will soar high in the remaining months of the year.

Etwop said farmers in Lango sub -Region need to reserve food for future use and resist the temptation of selling their harvest early to meet their needs as they may end up buying those foodstuffs at a higher price later.

He lamented that farmers are rushing to sell their produce and described this as dangerous.

“It is disheartening that the minimum food that is produced, people have started selling it out.

“Farmers should reserve their food for next year. They can sell their animals whenever they are pressed financially and not their harvest,” the Clan head advised.

He, however, called on cultural leader, political and religious leaders to prevail on their followers to be wary of food merchants who will be coming to buy at cheap prices now.

“I am appealing to cultural leaders, political and religious leaders to educate their followers to reserve their food as merchants from other regions will come and buy at a cheap price and sell it for a higher,” Etwop said.

In his Christmas messages , Awitong Geoffrey Etwop called for peaceful festivities.

Etwop urged Ugandans to embrace values of peace, love, sharing, and responsible living during the celebrations.

In his address, Awitong Geoffrey Etwop expressed concern over the rise in crimes such as theft, domestic violence, reckless driving, and family separations that often mar the festive season.

He prayed for Ugandans to spend the season in harmony, prioritizing family unity and wise financial management.

“Let this Christmas be one of peace, sharing, and love. Let us avoid reckless actions that lead to unnecessary suffering,” he urged

The vibrant and the most respected cultural leader also wished his clan members happy Christmas urging them not to over spend in buying clothes during the festive season.