The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has voiced serious concerns over COCOBOD‘s inability to meet its international cocoa supply commitments, a situation he attributes to mismanagement by the organization’s current leadership.
In a tweet on Thursday, August 22, Dr. Forson warned that COCOBOD’s failure to produce sufficient cocoa for its contractual obligations could have severe repercussions for Ghana’s standing in the global cocoa industry.
Dr. Forson highlighted that COCOBOD is now struggling to access the international market due to its inability to produce the necessary quantity and quality of cocoa.
He explained that this shortfall could result in penalties, diminished trust from international partners, and a loss of Ghana’s reputation as a leading cocoa exporter.
“This is a sharp decline from the achievements seen under previous administrations,” Dr. Forson stated, suggesting that poor decision-making by COCOBOD’s current management is undermining the organization’s capacity to deliver.
The Minority Leader further called on the government to intervene promptly to address the crisis at COCOBOD before it causes lasting damage to Ghana’s cocoa industry.
He urged for transparent and efficient leadership to restore the organization’s ability to meet its obligations and maintain its crucial role in the country’s economy.
Without decisive action, Dr. Forson warned, the long-term consequences could be dire, not only for the cocoa sector but for the entire nation.