The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is being urged to disclose their cocoa pricing strategy, given the current challenges in the sector.
This comes as the government prepares to unveil reforms aimed at addressing delayed payments to farmers and financial pressures at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
Writing on social media, Godwin Ako Gunn questioned the NPP’s stance, asking, “NPP, be bold and tell us how much you would have sold a bag of cocoa given the prevailing condition.” The post criticized the NPP for politicizing the issue, citing their past promises and the current challenges in the sector.
The post also referenced the NDC’s 2024 price promise, which the NPP has questioned, prompting Ako Gunn to ask the party to focus on their own plans rather than criticizing the government. “NPP, all things being equal, how much would you have sold a bag of cocoa?” he asked.
The government is expected to announce reforms to address the sector’s challenges, including financial restructuring and improved transparency mechanisms. The move has been welcomed by cocoa farmers, who are hopeful for better days ahead.
In a related note, Ako Gunn wished readers a happy Valentine’s Day, encouraging them to support cocoa farmers by sharing chocolates. “Aban papa aba, Ghana b3y3 d3d333d3 s3 chocolate” (Good government has come, Ghana will be sweet like chocolate).
