Publish PBC List To Back Your Claims – Annoh-Dompreh Challenges Government Amid Farmers’ Concerns
Minority Chief Whip urges government to publish list of PBCs to ensure transparency in cocoa payments
- Frank Annoh-Dompreh has challenged the government to publish the list of Produce Buying Companies (PBCs) that have received payments for cocoa farmers.
- He stated that media reports claiming farmers have been paid are inaccurate and do not reflect the reality on the ground.
- The Minority caucus pledged to continue advocating for fair pricing, timely payments, and the protection of cocoa farmers’ earnings in Parliament and beyond.
The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has challenged President John Dramani Mahama to publish the list of PBCs they claim to have paid, if indeed funds have been released to them for farmers.
According to him, claims circulating in the media that the government has paid cocoa farmers through the PBCs are inaccurate and do not reflect the reality on the ground.
Hon. Annoh-Dompreh made the remarks during a visit by the Minority caucus to cocoa farmers at New Edubiase, as part of their ongoing tour of the Ashanti Region.
Addressing farmers at the engagement on Thursday, March 19, 2026, he called on the government to publish a list of Produce Buying Companies (PBCs) that have received payments, in order to ensure transparency and accountability.
He also raised concerns about what he described as attacks from some ruling party supporters on social media, noting that such criticisms will not deter the Minority from advocating for cocoa farmers.
Hon. Annoh-Dompreh assured the farmers that the Minority will continue to push for fair pricing and timely payment for cocoa beans.
The Minority maintains that it will sustain its efforts in Parliament and beyond until cocoa farmers receive what they describe as their rightful earnings.
