The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has secured a court injunction against the Chief of Dunkwa Offin, Okoforobour Obeng Nuako III, following reports that he intended to destroy cocoa farms under his control amid growing frustration in the cocoa sector.
The legal action comes at a time when Ghana’s cocoa industry is facing serious challenges, including delayed payments to farmers, falling cocoa prices, debt concerns and increasing pressure from illegal mining activities.
According to reports, the chief’s comments were linked to concerns about the declining profitability of cocoa farming and the difficulties farmers in his area have been facing.
He made the comment during a visit by the Minority in Parliament to cocoa farms in his area to assess how the declining cocoa price has affected the farmers.
The chief made this comment to show his disapproval of the price cut and the disappointment that has come due to the government’s failure to honour its promise of a price increase during president Mahama’s campaign in election 2024.
The injunction by COCOBOD is aimed at preventing any destruction of cocoa farms while legal and administrative processes continue.
In recent months, the cocoa sector has become a major topic of national discussion. COCOBOD has admitted that thousands of tonnes of cocoa beans remain unsold due to pricing challenges, while many farmers have complained about delayed payments and rising production costs.
These difficulties have created growing frustration among cocoa-growing communities across the country.
