The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has accused the Minority in Parliament of exploiting the recent cocoa producer price reduction to revive what it called their “dwindling political fortunes.”
Jerome Kwaku Sam, Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, launched a scathing critique of the opposition while speaking on Eyewitness News on Friday. He argued that the Minority’s position on the price adjustment does not align with 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 has signaled its intention to compel Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to appear before Parliament to address what it describes as deepening challenges in the cocoa sector. This 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 staged a protest at COCOBOD’s headquarters in Accra, demanding a reversal of the price cut.
