Cocoa farmers in Kukuom in the Asunafo South District of the Ahafo Region have declared their Member of Parliament, Eric Opoku, “wanted,” accusing him of failing to deliver on campaign promises made ahead of the 2024 elections.
The aggrieved farmers claim the MP assured them of a cocoa price of GH₵6,000 per bag if they voted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). However, they say the price has instead been reduced to GH₵2,500, sparking frustration across the community.
The farmers are particularly angered by what they describe as the MP’s absence from the constituency since the price adjustment. They are demanding that he returns to address their concerns and offer an apology for what they call misleading assurances.
The protest in Kukuom is not an isolated case. Similar reactions have been reported in other cocoa-growing areas, where farmers say they feel deceived by unmet expectations.
While the NDC campaigned on a pledge to increase cocoa prices, government officials have attributed the current reduction to global market conditions and fiscal constraints.
Despite these explanations, many farmers view the situation as a breach of trust and are calling for accountability from political leaders.
