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Cocoa farmers shoot down Minority’s IMF suggestions; recommend govt for home-grown solutions

This is to reflect the reality of the world market price – Finance Minister justifies reduction in cocoa price

Read the reforms for immediate implementation in the cocoa sector as announced by Finance Minister

The current cocoa situation is largely driven by unwillingness of buyers to purchase Ghana’s cocoa – Finance Minister

50% of cocoa beans produced in Ghana to be processed domestically – Finance Minister

Finance Minister directs COCOBOD management to pay all cocoa farmers

PLAYBACK: Finance Minister Ato Forson addressed nation on major cocoa sector reforms

Economic activities expanded by 4.2% in November 2025 – Government Statistician

Industry recorded a growth rate of 0.4% in Nov 2025, compared to 6.2% in Nov 2024 – Government Statistician

Pension fund assets now exceed GH¢100 billion – BoG Governor

Finance Minister to announce measures taken to expedite payment to cocoa farmers today

Finance Minister to announce ‘decisive measures’ to tackle cocoa sector crisis on Thursday, Feb. 12 – Kwakye Ofosu