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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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 […]

February 18, 2026 29

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ICU, GAWU support cocoa reforms but kick against pay reductions

Labour unions in Ghana’s cocoa sector have welcomed the government’s latest reform measures for the industry but strongly rejected plans to cut salaries of senior staff at the Ghana Cocoa Board, describing the move as unlawful and demoralising. In a joint statement dated February 17, 2026, the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU-Ghana) and the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) said they support the government’s broader efforts to revive […]

February 18, 2026 20

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‘I’m a cocoa farmer too’ — Mahama speaks on price cuts and farmer pain amid crises

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised the need for farmer-centred policies in Ghana’s cocoa sector, drawing on his personal experience as a cocoa farmer to illustrate the tangible impact of government pricing decisions. Speaking at the maiden Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition on Tuesday, February 17, the President stated that he directly understands the economic pressures facing cocoa farmers, particularly amid recent volatility in global cocoa prices […]

February 17, 2026 46

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COCOBOD announces salary cuts, cost controls as revenue pressures mount

COCOBOD’s Executive Management and Senior Staff have announced salary reductions for the remainder of the 2025/26 crop year, citing liquidity challenges in the cocoa industry. In a statement issued Monday, February 16, 2026, COCOBOD said its Executive Management has taken a 20% pay cut, while Senior Staff have accepted a 10% salary reduction. The institution said the move is part of a broader cost-cutting drive to reduce expenditure and align […]

February 17, 2026 32

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Gov’t sets new cocoa producer price at GH¢41,392 per tonne

The government has announced a new producer price of GH¢41,392 per tonne for cocoa for the remainder of the 2025/2026 crop season, aimed at stabilising the sector and providing relief to farmers. The revised rate, approved by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), takes effect from Thursday, February 12, and translates to GH¢2,587 per bag. Speaking to journalists, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the adjustment was informed […]

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