“You Want to Be President, What Is Your Position on Cocoa Price Cut?” – Annoh-Dompreh Challenges Asiedu Nketia
Minority Chief Whip presses NDC Chairman to declare position on cocoa producer price reduction
- Frank Annoh-Dompreh has challenged NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia to state his position on the reduction in cocoa producer prices
- The Minority Chief Whip raised the issue during an engagement with farmers in the Tain Constituency
- Farmers have expressed frustration over reduced prices and delayed payments
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has questioned the silence of the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, over the controversial reduction in cocoa producer prices, intensifying political debate over the crisis facing the cocoa sector.
Speaking during an engagement with farmers at Badu in the Tain Constituency—considered a stronghold of Mr. Asiedu Nketia—Frank Annoh-Dompreh challenged the NDC Chairman to declare his position on the price cut, especially in light of his perceived presidential ambitions.
He argued that the issue goes beyond partisan politics, stressing that cocoa farmers are facing severe hardship due to reduced prices and delayed payments, and therefore deserve clear leadership and accountability from key political actors.
The Minority Chief Whip also referenced claims made by NDC Deputy Director of Operations, Mustapha Gbande, regarding alleged financial allocations to party structures, contrasting this with the plight of cocoa farmers who remain unpaid.
He questioned why party leadership appears silent while farmers struggle, insisting that individuals seeking higher office must demonstrate commitment to addressing such pressing national concerns.
The remarks come amid a broader crisis in the cocoa sector following the government’s decision to reduce the producer price from GH¢3,625 to GH¢2,587 per bag for the 2025/2026 season.
The move has triggered widespread discontent among farmers across cocoa-growing regions, who say rising input costs and delayed payments have made farming increasingly unsustainable.
During the engagement, both cocoa and cashew farmers expressed frustration, describing worsening living conditions and calling for immediate intervention.
Many appealed to political leaders across the divide to prioritise their welfare, restore fair pricing, and ensure timely payments to sustain their livelihoods.
The Minority has pledged to continue its nationwide tour and advocacy campaign to amplify farmers’ concerns and push for urgent policy responses, as pressure mounts on government and political leaders to address growing unrest in the cocoa sector.
