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We borrowed from BoG when I assumed office because we were broke – COCOBOD CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (Cocobod), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, recently shared the significant financial challenges he encountered when he took office...
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Cocobod had no money when I took over as CEO – Joseph Boahen
The CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed the substantial financial hurdles he confronted upon assuming office in January 2017.During...
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Osafo-Maafo fingered once again in Opuni/Agongo trial
In the ongoing trial of former COCOBOD Chief Executive Dr. Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo, fresh revelations have emerged regarding the involvement of...
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COCOBOD reportedly planning to borrow up to $1.5b for cocoa purchases in 2024–2025
Ghana's cocoa regulator intends to borrow up to $1.5 billion by September in order to finance the purchases of cocoa for 2024–2025 and compensate...
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Scholarship scheme now Education Trust – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has clarified its decision to discontinue its longstanding scholarship program, unveiling a new educational initiative in its stead.This shift...
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BoG Governor named chair of COCOBOD’s educational trust fund
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, has been appointed as the chairman of a newly formed five-member committee tasked with overseeing...
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COCOBOD scraps Scholarship Scheme due to Free SHS initiative
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has announced the termination of its long-standing scholarship scheme, attributing this decision to the implementation of the government's Free...
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Ignore reports that composition of panel overseeing former COCOBOD boss’ case is unconstitutional – A-G
The Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice has dismissed media reports alleging misrepresentation regarding changes in the panel overseeing the trial of...
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Dr Opuni’s Trial: ‘You’ve no power to do that – ASEPA drags Chief Justice over panel changes
Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) criticised Ghana's Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, following reports of sudden changes in the Supreme Court...
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We have returned $250m loan procured from ADB for cocoa farm irrigation – COCOBOD
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has revealed that the organization has reimbursed $250 million obtained...
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