During a citizen engagement at the University for Development Studies (UDS) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama issued a directive for the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) to immediately begin absorbing the massive surplus of eggs currently flooding the local market.
The "egg glut" is the result of a two-month trade impasse with Burkina Faso, which has halted all egg exports from Ghana.
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The "Meat and Juice" of the Egg Crisis
The President’s Logic: Addressing the crowd in Tamale, President Mahama stated: "As I speak now, there’s a glut in the production of eggs... If we can’t sell it [abroad], let our children eat the eggs."
Export Market Collapse: Major poultry hubs like Dormaa Ahenkro and Koforidua have been hit hardest.
Price Crash: Prices have plummeted from roughly GH¢75 per crate to between GH¢40 and GH¢55 at the farm gate. While this has benefited bakers and households, farmers argue it is unsustainable given the high cost of poultry feed.
Diplomatic Efforts: The President assured farmers that the government is working through the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide Burkina Faso with the necessary health certifications to reopen the border.
Impact of the Glut: Winners and Losers (April 2026)
| Group | Impact | Status |
| Poultry Farmers | Severe Loss | Selling below production cost; debt accumulating. |
| School Children | Major Benefit | Increased protein intake via the School Feeding directive. |
| Bakers & Vendors | High Profit | Lower input costs for cakes, bread, and street food. |
| Exporters | Stalled | Capital tied up in undelivered stock and logistics. |
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