File photo of a cocoa farm
The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called for the immediate reversal of the newly announced cocoa producer price of GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag, insisting that the government must honour its campaign pledge to cocoa farmers.
In its February 12, 2026 statement, the group demanded the implementation of what it described as a clear campaign promise of “not less than GH¢6,000 per 64kg bag.”
It also called for urgent stakeholder engagement with cocoa farmers and their unions to address concerns arising from the price reduction.
The CDM argued that the decision reflects a troubling disconnect between government policy and the lived realities of rural Ghana.
“At a time when the cost of living is soaring and farm inputs are extremely expensive, the government has chosen to impoverish farmers further instead of empowering them,” the statement said.
Describing the reduction as “not merely an economic error but a moral failure and a political betrayal,” the group maintained that cocoa farmers deserve respect and economic dignity rather than what it termed broken promises.
The CDM pledged to continue advocating for fair pricing and transparent policies within the cocoa sector.
“The cocoa farmer deserves respect, justice, and economic dignity — not broken promises and policy punishment,” the statement concluded.
