The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Aidoo, has expressed concern over the politicisation of cocoa farming and its pricing in Ghana.
He noted that politicians have created uncertainty among farmers regarding the future of cocoa and related issues.
Mr. Aidoo criticised the Finance Minister Designate, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, for allegedly dodging the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) stance on cocoa pricing during his vetting.
He stated that the NDC, under the leadership of Dr. Forson, who was then the Minority Leader, had accused the Akufo-Addo administration of treating cocoa farmers unfairly.
According to Mr. Aidoo, Dr. Forson had argued that cocoa farmers deserved GHS 6,000 per bag instead of the GHS 3,100 being offered by the government at the time.
However, Mr. Aidoo claimed that Dr. Forson backtracked on his party’s earlier position when questioned during his vetting about whether the NDC, if in power, would increase the cocoa price to GHS 6,000 per bag.
The Oforikrom MP has therefore called on the government to fulfill its promises to cocoa farmers and ensure they are treated fairly.
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