The Minority Caucus in Parliament is calling on the government to stop making excuses and take immediate action to increase the producer price of cocoa to better serve the interests of cocoa farmers.

This follows a recent statement from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), which cited the absence of a Board of Directors and a Producer Price Review Committee as reasons for the delay in adjusting the price.

Addressing a press conference in Kumasi today Dr. Isaac Yaw Opoku, Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee, expressed deep disappointment over the government's failure to revise the cocoa price for the 2024/2025 season.

He described the situation as a major disservice to hardworking cocoa farmers and a clear deviation from the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s promises, referencing page 43 of the party's manifesto, which outlines commitments to improving conditions for cocoa producers.

The Minority is urging swift action to ensure that cocoa farmers receive a fair return for their produce, especially in the face of rising costs and economic pressures.