Gov’t to restructure Cocoa Sector, Ato Forson to outline plans on Thursday
Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye has announced that the finance minister, Cassiel Ato Forson would address the State on new reforms with the cocoa sector.
The decision was announced by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened to assess the challenges confronting the sector.
According to him, the meeting focused primarily on the persistent delays in payments to cocoa farmers, as well as the broader financial stress affecting COCOBOD’s operations.
The planned reforms are expected to address structural inefficiencies, strengthen financial management, and ensure timely payments to farmers while restoring confidence in the sector’s governance framework.
He stated, “The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to address the nation on Thursday, February 11, to outline the details of the reform measures and provide clarity on the immediate steps the government will take to stabilise the cocoa industry.”
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Bismark Appiah Kubi
