Shortage of drinks hits Oti Region
A major scarcity of drinks has hit the Oti Region as some spots and bars hold reporting shortages to the frustration of celebrants of the festive season.
The largest wholesale depot within the regional capital, Abeg God Enterprise web site at Dambai, has additionally recorded scarcity of most beverage manufacturers.
This 12 months’s Christmas and New Year celebrations have introduced an unprecedented stage of exercise to the area, with folks transporting crates of drinks, each alcoholic and non-alcoholic, livestock corresponding to goats, fowls, and pigs, throughout cities.
Drinks, an indispensable commodity for the festivities, have been in excessive demand, making the scarcity extra noticeable.
Abeg God Enterprise, often known as the most important beverage provider within the area, has struggled to fulfill the calls for of shoppers. Patrons had been seen speeding to buy drinks however left dissatisfied as cabinets ran empty.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), some prospects expressed their frustration on the scenario.
“We traveled all the way from Sene East, which is a far distance, only to find out that the drinks we wanted were not available. It’s very disappointing. However, the shop operators assured us that more stock is on the way, so we have no choice but to wait,” one buyer stated.
The festive season has additionally introduced a major inflow of tourists to the area, with many long-distance vacationers returning house for the vacations, which had added to the bustling ambiance, as drivers transport folks throughout numerous cities.
A supply on the depot, who begged for anonymity disclosed that inventory was being replenished as vehicles had been in transit to refill the void.
Despite the challenges, the Oti area is having fun with a vibrant and clean celebration stuffed with actions corresponding to conventions, musical live shows, soccer matches, seashore outings, pontoon cruises, and avenue jams.
The scarcity, although inconveniencing had not dampened the festive spirit as residents and guests alike discover other ways to atone and have a good time the season.
Meanwhile, in a associated improvement, the Krachi West Municipality within the Oti area has additionally confronted a major egg scarcity through the thirty first December crossover night time, leaving many meals distributors, particularly, indomie sellers, annoyed.
Speaking to the GNA on New Year’s Eve, a number of distributors in Kete-Krachi lamented their lack of ability to seek out eggs for his or her companies regardless of visiting quite a few retailers within the space.
“We have roamed every corner of the municipality, going from shop to shop, but couldn’t find any eggs due to the shortage,” one indomie vendor expressed in frustration.
Some of the eggs sellers, in an interview with the GNA attributed the sudden shortage, to the excessive demand for eggs through the celebrations, as residents ready to mark the event with numerous festivities.
Hajia Raabi, one of many egg sellers, assured distributors that the commodity could be obtainable the following day
Source: GNA
