The Minority NPP Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to increase the producer price of cocoa, citing promises made before and after the 2024 elections.
According to the Minority, key NDC figures, including Minister for Agriculture Eric Opoku and Minister for Finance Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, had previously accused the former government of shortchanging cocoa farmers by offering low prices.
The Caucus argues that the world market price of cocoa has surged to $10,000 per ton, significantly higher than before, and insists that farmers deserve two-thirds of the global price, as stated during the election campaign.
They stress that fulfilling this promise will motivate farmers, boost production, and solidify Ghana’s position as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer.
Leading the call, Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, MP for Offinso South, urged the government to immediately honor its pledge and pay farmers the promised 70% of the world market price.The Minority warned that tension is rising in cocoa-growing areas and called for swift action to prevent disappointment among farmers.
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