Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to provide details in a national address on sweeping reforms in Ghana’s cocoa sector. The announcement follows Cabinet’s decision to introduce reforms in the sector after mounting pressure over delayed payments to farmers and the deepening financial strain at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The move comes after an emergency Cabinet meeting convened on February 11, 2026, to address what cocoa sector stakeholders have described as a growing crisis in the industry. The anticipated reforms are expected to include financial restructuring, improved transparency and accountability measures, and safeguards aimed at protecting farmer incomes. The government hopes these measures will stabilise the cocoa industry and preserve Ghana’s standing as one of the world’s leading cocoa producers.

Source: GhanaWeb February 12, 2026 15:37 UTC