Two years later, no closure for family of missing Ghanaian fisheries observer

Two Years of Uncertainty for Family of Missing Ghanaian Fisheries Observer

Two years have passed since Samuel Abayateye, a Ghanaian fisheries observer, went missing from the fishing boat Marine 707, and his family is still awaiting closure.

Abayateye was assigned to monitor the Ghana-flagged pole-and-line tuna-fishing vessel, owned and operated by World Marine Company Ltd, when he disappeared.

Despite repeated requests from Abayateye's family, the Fisheries Alliance, and international organizations, the Ghanaian government has not provided any information about his fate.

Abayateye's family, along with Ghanaian NGO the Fisheries Alliance and other international organizations, have repeatedly asked the Ghanaian government for answers about Abayateye's fate, to no avail.

Abayateye, a father of two, was reported missing from the boat on October, and his family is still seeking answers.

Author's summary: Ghanaian authorities remain silent on missing fisheries observer's fate.

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Mongabay News Mongabay News — 2025-10-29

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