Business News of Tuesday, 24 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome cocoa clerks and farmers in the Upper West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region have raised concerns over the recent reduction in the government’s cocoa prices. The report further noted that tensions have reportedly risen in some communities, with farmers insisting they will not sell their produce at the current price. The clerks have appealed to the government to intervene, warning that without urgent measures, many businesses and households could collapse. Cocoa Farmers Association calls for dialogue with Finance MinisterAt a press conference in Accra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, finance minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the adjustment was necessary to reflect current international price realities while protecting farmers’ incomes as much as possible. The clerks say the challenges intensified around November 2025 when delays in government fund releases made it extremely difficult to raise capital to purchase cocoa from farmers.

Source: GhanaWeb February 25, 2026 04:57 UTC