Government pledges stable fugu prices as Wednesday-wearing tradition takes effect
17th February 2026
The government has moved to reassure Ghanaians that the price of fugu fabric will remain stable despite the new policy designating Wednesdays as a day to wear the traditional cloth, which is expected to increase demand.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, provided the assurance during a meeting with the Smock Weavers’ Association, where discussions focused on scaling up production to meet anticipated market needs.
“Everybody knows that I am averse to price increases. Anything I facilitate is essentially a price reduction. There is no price increase because I am committed to supporting the industry and ensuring prices remain fair,” the minister said.
She expressed strong support for the Wednesday fugu-wearing initiative and encouraged Ghanaians to embrace the fabric, emphasizing steps the ministry is taking to strengthen the sector.
“As the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, it is our duty to support made-in-Ghana products. We must ensure that trade thrives and industry grows. The fugu industry must also thrive. Since we are promoting wearing fugu every Wednesday, we need to make it widely available. Today, we invited weavers from across the country, especially from the northern region, to discuss ways to upscale production so fugu will be readily accessible,” she added.
The ministry’s initiative aims to boost local production while ensuring that prices remain stable for consumers even as demand increases.