Cocoa Farmers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Unpaid Dues From COCOBOD
Cocoa farmers across Ghana are threatening to stage a nationwide demonstration next week over delayed payments from the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for beans supplied since November 2025, citing severe financial hardship.
The threatened protest comes amid growing frustration among cocoa farmers who say months of unpaid money have affected their ability to meet basic needs, including healthcare and school fees.
Speaking to Citi News, President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, urged COCOBOD and government authorities to settle outstanding payments urgently to prevent disruptions in the cocoa sector.
“It is really affecting farmers; some are sick and want to seek medication, but they don’t have money to go to the hospital. Do you want them to die? School has reopened, and parents want to pay fees,” he said.
He added that inadequate storage facilities prevent farmers from holding onto their cocoa, further compounding the problem.
“As I speak, it’s been about six weeks, no money for cocoa farmers. This is seriously affecting the sector. If the COCOBOD CEO does not do anything about it, he should expect something ugly from next week. Farmers are not happy; if he is not careful, we will be on the streets next week,” Teinor warned.
The farmers’ statement underscores growing tension in the cocoa sector and the urgent need for government intervention to ensure timely payments and maintain stability in Ghana’s primary export industry.
