concurrence with the Frimpong-Boateng campaign for public education on GMO inclusion, Food Sovereignty Ghana filled suit against the National Biosafety Authority Board for its plans to proceed with the introduction of GM products on the local market. Plant Breeders Right Bill controversy The Ghanaian Parliament is currently considering a bill that would protect the rights of scientists and corporations in relation to the creation of seeds or crops developed for Ghana. If passed, this bill could make Ghana dependent on certified seeds invented by MNCs and other GM seed producers, thus surrendering Ghana's food sovereignty to individuals and organizations. Activists believe this could hinder local farmers and cause local economic problems. Pro Plant Breeders Right Bill opinions have indicated that GMOs and the bill are unrelated. Dr. Margaret Ottah Atikpo, head of the microbiology division of the Food Research Institute stated, "[The Bill] protects the breeders and brings royalty to the breeder and the country." Food sovereignty Food sovereignty refers to the inherent right of all countries and their people to have control over food production, and also recognizes the political and economic aspects of the agriculture industry. The importance of food sovereignty for a country began to be acknowledged after numerous citizens in developing countries faced the World Food Price Crisis in 2007 and 2008. One of the most significant arguments among activists against the incorporation of GMO products is the impact they have on the food sovereignty of local communities through the monopolization of seeds and the domination of their agriculture industry. The control over the agricultural seed industry by MNCs contains risks for Ghana's food sovereignty by potentially increasing the income disparity between the farmers in Ghana, and the MNCs profiting from use of their GM seeds. References Agriculture in Ghana Genetically modified organisms in agriculture Controversies in Ghana