The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has demanded immediate changes within Ghana’s cocoa industry, pressing the government to confront what he describes as deep-rooted difficulties confronting farmers and the sector as a whole.
He noted that while Ghana continues to enjoy a global reputation for high-quality cocoa, local farmers are earning less than producers in neighbouring countries.
Mr. Jinapor, who serves as the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, pointed out that Côte d’Ivoire has sustained comparatively higher farmgate prices despite facing the same global pressures, including volatility in international cocoa markets and other external disruptions.
He argued that the disparity raises critical concerns about policy choices and the overall management of Ghana’s cocoa industry.
The Damongo legislator urged authorities to accept responsibility for the current situation and adopt a more strategic and responsive approach to steering the sector.
He underscored the importance of transparency in cocoa transactions, prudent decision-making in trade, and policies that place farmers’ welfare at the centre of reforms.
His remarks come at a challenging period for Ghana’s cocoa industry, a longstanding pillar of the national economy, which is currently battling pricing disputes and wider structural setbacks.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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