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Cocoa farmers across the country are threatening to stage a nationwide demonstration next week over unpaid monies owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa beans supplied since November 2025.
The farmers say months of delayed payments have plunged them into severe financial hardship, affecting their ability to cater for basic needs, including healthcare and school fees.
Speaking to the media, President of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, urged COCOBOD and government authorities to act swiftly to clear the arrears to avert 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.”
Teinor emphasized that the situation is critical, with farmers struggling to store their cocoa due to lack of facilities. “We cannot also keep the cocoa because farmers don’t have the storage facilities. As I speak, it’s been about six weeks, no money for cocoa farmers. This is seriously affecting the sector.”
The farmers’ threat to take to the streets comes amid growing frustration with the delayed payments, which has left many struggling to make ends meet.
“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 cocoa sector is a vital part of Ghana’s economy, and the farmers’ threat to demonstrate highlights the urgent need for COCOBOD and the government to address the issue of unpaid arrears.
The situation is being closely watched, and stakeholders are calling for a swift resolution to prevent disruptions in the sector.
