Ejisu MP questions Cocoa Price Policy under Mahama administration

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has raised concerns over the government’s decision on cocoa pricing, questioning why prices are being reduced at a time he believes economic conditions are relatively stable.

Speaking during a Minority caucus engagement with cocoa farmers in the Ahafo Ano South East District, the MP drew comparisons with the handling of cocoa prices during the COVID-19 pandemic under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. 

According to him, despite the severe economic disruptions caused by COVID-19, which saw businesses shut down, churches closed, and many workers staying at home – cocoa prices were not reduced.

He argued that the decision at the time reflected a commitment to safeguarding the livelihoods of cocoa farmers, even in the face of global uncertainty.

Questioning the current approach under President John Dramani Mahama, Mr. Boateng asked why prices should be reduced now, when economic activities have largely resumed and conditions appear more favorable.

The MP’s remarks come amid growing concerns among cocoa farmers about the impact of pricing decisions on their incomes and welfare. He called on the government to reconsider its stance, stressing the need to protect farmers who remain a critical part of Ghana’s economy.

Several cocoa farmers who attended the engagement also expressed dissatisfaction with the current pricing policy. They voiced concerns about rising production costs and the potential effect of reduced prices on their livelihoods, urging authorities to review the decision in their interest.

The engagement formed part of a broader outreach by the Minority caucus, led by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, to interact with cocoa farmers and gather firsthand perspectives on challenges facing the sector.

Source: Purefmonlinegh.com || 2026