Cocoa farmers across the country have threatened to embark on a nationwide demonstration next week over unpaid monies owed by the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) for cocoa beans supplied since November 2025.
The farmers say prolonged delays in payments have plunged them into financial distress, affecting their ability to meet basic needs such as healthcare, household expenses and school fees.
Speaking to Citi News, resident of the Mankrong Cocoa Cooperative Farmers Association, Francis Teinor, urged COCOBOD and government authorities to act urgently to clear the arrears to avert disruptions in the cocoa sector.
According to him, the situation suggests farmers’ livelihoods and wellbeing, noting that some are unable to afford medical care while others are struggling to pay school fees following the reopening of schools.
Mr. Teinor also pointed out that farmers are unable to store their cocoa for extended periods due to a lack of storage facilities, leaving them with no option but to sell and wait indefinitely for payment.
He warned that if the issue is not addressed promptly by COCOBOD management, farmers may be forced to take to the streets next week to demand their payments, stressing that discontent among cocoa farmers continues to grow.
COCOBOD has yet to officially respond to the concerns raised by the farmers.
