Member of Parliament for Jaman South, Kwadwo Damoah, has criticised the state of Ghana’s cocoa sector, claiming declining prices have made the once-valuable crop unattractive—even to thieves.
Speaking at Miremalo, the MP lamented what he described as a sharp drop in cocoa’s value under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.
“Thieves are now targeting avocado pears, while dry cocoa beans sit there,” he remarked, highlighting what he sees as the worsening condition of the industry.
According to Damoah, cocoa—once regarded as a cornerstone of Ghana’s economy—has lost its appeal due to current policies, leaving farmers increasingly vulnerable.
He described the situation as alarming, noting the irony that thieves would bypass cocoa beans in favour of other crops such as avocados, which he says reflects the extent of the sector’s decline.
The MP attributed the challenges to government policy decisions, arguing that they have negatively impacted cocoa farmers and the broader agricultural value chain.
His comments echo growing concerns among stakeholders, as cocoa farmers in the Jaman South Constituency of the Bono Region also expressed disappointment over falling prices and what they describe as an inadequate response to the sector’s difficulties.
