The Minority Caucus in Parliament has taken a strong stance against the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and the current government, demanding an immediate increase in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 season.
At a press conference in Kumasi on Monday, April 14, 2025, Minority Spokesperson on Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Offinso South, Isaac Yaw Opoku, described COCOBOD’s recent announcement to maintain current cocoa prices as a “betrayal of cocoa farmers” and a “clear sign of poor prioritization.”
“This is not just about numbers—it’s about the dignity and livelihood of our farmers,” Opoku stated. “Hardworking cocoa producers who sustain our economy deserve better, not excuses.”
COCOBOD, on April 9, 2025, confirmed that the producer price of cocoa will remain unchanged for the 2025/2026 crop season, a decision the Minority describes as unacceptable given current global cocoa price surges and rising costs of living in Ghana.
The MP also criticized COCOBOD for conflicting communications, referring to a subsequent release urging the public to disregard any reports about a price adjustment, saying it only deepened public confusion and mistrust.
“Two statements, two excuses, and still no price adjustment. This is unacceptable and deeply disappointing,” Opoku remarked.
He insisted that the government, through COCOBOD, must act swiftly to revise the cocoa price upwards to reflect the economic realities and show respect to the thousands of cocoa farmers across the country.
The Minority has vowed to continue pushing for a fair deal for farmers, warning that failure to respond could result in mounting discontent in Ghana’s cocoa-growing regions.
