COCOBOD engages Sefwi Wiawso farmers over producer price concerns

COCOBOD engages Sefwi Wiawso farmers over producer price concerns

Officials of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) held a stakeholder engagement with cocoa farmers in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address concerns over the recently announced cocoa producer price. The meeting, held at Old Adiembra, was part of COCOBOD’s efforts to explain the rationale behind the new producer price and to listen to farmers’ concerns following widespread dissatisfaction. COCOBOD recently announced a reduction in the producer price from GH¢3,625 to […]

February 26, 2026 39

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Cocoa sector crisis poses a national security threat and danger to Ghana’s economy – IERPP to Government

The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has warned that recent developments in the cocoa sector could pose risks to Ghana’s economy and national security following the government’s decision to reduce the producer price of cocoa from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587. In a statement signed by Professor Isaac Boadi, Executive Director of IERPP, the institute said the price reduction has been rejected by cocoa farmers, who have criticised the […]

February 25, 2026 36

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COCOBOD conflict-of-interest allegation: Documents show Ato Boateng transferred his interest in Atlas Commodities Ltd

Documents available to adomonline.com suggest that allegations of conflict of interest against a senior official of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) may not be grounded on facts. At the centre of the controversy is Mr. Ato Boateng, who has been accused by Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, of using his position to influence decisions in favour of Atlas Commodities Limited. However, documents available to Adomonline.com […]

February 23, 2026 25

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COCOBOD pays GHC237m to Cocoa farmers

The Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Jerome Kwaku Sam, has announced that GHC237 million has been paid to cocoa farmers for 50,000 metric tonnes of cocoa. The announcement comes amid a crisis in Ghana’s cocoa sector, where farmers have complained of delayed payments for several months. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 18, Mr. Sam wrote, “I’m happy to report COCOBOD has started payment of […]

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