The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has accused the Minority in Parliament of exploiting the recent cocoa producer price reduction to revive what it termed as their dwindling political fortunes.
Jerome Kwaku Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, launched a scathing criticism of the Minority while speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday, February 20, arguing that the opposition’s stance on the price adjustment does not reflect the genuine interests of cocoa farmers.
“If indeed they mean well for the cocoa farmer, then this is the time for them to rally behind the government in respect of the reform decisions that have been set,” he urged.
The Minority in Parliament has signalled its intention to compel the Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, to appear before the House to address what it describes as deepening challenges in the cocoa sector. The move follows growing concerns over the impact of the new pricing structure on farmers’ livelihoods.
On February 12, the government announced a reduction in the cocoa producer price to GH¢41,392 per tonne, equivalent to GH¢2,587 per bag, for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season. The decision was approved by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC).
Meanwhile, some cocoa farmers from the Western North Region have picketed at COCOBOD’s headquarters in Accra, demanding a reversal of the price cut.
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