The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that the government has raised the price of cocoa.
The board described the reports as false and urged the public to ignore the misinformation.
In a statement issued on its social media platforms, COCOBOD said that a flyer circulating online, which suggested that the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, had announced a price increase for cocoa farmers, was misleading.
“We have been made aware of a false flyer that claims the Minister for Food and Agriculture has declared an increase in cocoa prices. This information is completely untrue,” COCOBOD stated, calling on stakeholders and the public to rely solely on official communications for accurate updates on cocoa pricing.
The claims come as cocoa farmers and industry stakeholders closely monitor the global market for potential price changes.
The issue of cocoa pricing remains a sensitive topic in Ghana, where farmers have been pushing for higher prices to match rising production costs and global market fluctuations.
The sector faces several challenges, including declining output, climate-related risks, and shifts in global cocoa supply and demand, all of which continue to impact local farmers.
