The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly criticized the government’s newly announced cocoa price of GH¢3,228 per bag, describing it as a “betrayal and insult” to hardworking cocoa farmers.

According to Armstrong Richard, Deputy Communications Director of the NPP in the Western North Region, the GH¢128 increment from the previous price of GH¢3,100 is insignificant and fails to meet the expectations of cocoa farmers.

A Disgraceful Decision

Richard expressed disappointment with the government’s decision, stating that it is one of the most disappointing announcements in recent times. “The government has not treated farmers fairly,” he told Sefwi News in an exclusive interview.

The NPP deputy communications director accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of breaking its campaign promise to raise the cocoa price to GH¢6,000 per bag, creating false hope among farmers.

Call for Accountability

Richard urged cocoa farmers not to remain silent and to hold the government accountable for what he described as a “disgraceful decision that disrespects the very people who feed the nation.”

“Cocoa farmers are the backbone of our economy; they deserve dignity, not deception,” he stressed.

The NPP official praised the previous NPP administration under Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for significantly improving cocoa pricing, raising it from GH¢475 in 2017 to GH¢3,100 in 2023.

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